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Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 48m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, while a flight costs an average of $683.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$76 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $683 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 51m Average total duration 4h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 13m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Cheltenham to Manchester
Compare the available ways to get from Cheltenham to Manchester, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Manchester:
A bus is $49 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Manchester costing on average $76 (€64).
A bus is $656 (€549) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cheltenham to Manchester costing on average $683 (€571).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
Flight takes on average 5h 13m.
You'll arrive about 24m sooner (2h 18m by train vs 2h 42m by car). Tickets start at around $76 (€64) compared to roughly $48 (€40) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Cheltenham to Manchester
How to get from Cheltenham to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cheltenham to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 2:20 PM6h25Cheltenham8:45 PMManchester$211One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 2:20 PM6h25Cheltenham8:45 PMManchester$211One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:50 AM4h50Cheltenham1:40 PMManchester$251One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:20 PM6h25Cheltenham7:45 PMManchester$221One-way0 transfers
- 7:45 PM5h15Cheltenham1:00 AMManchester$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cheltenham to Manchester:
A bus is $49 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cheltenham to Manchester costing on average $76 (€64).
A bus is $656 (€549) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cheltenham to Manchester costing on average $683 (€571).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 51m.
Flight takes on average 5h 13m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 2 flights 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cheltenham Spa (CNM) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Manchester by bus.
- Travel with BA Euroflyer, British Airways to go to Manchester by flight.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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