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Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$27 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price |
4h 12m Average total duration 3h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 2h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Manchester:
A bus is $2 (€1) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Manchester costing on average $15 (€12).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cheltenham and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Manchester by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Cross Country.
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