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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. 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 $12, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$22 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration 4h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Cheltenham:
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Cheltenham costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Cheltenham
How to get from Manchester to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Cheltenham is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM4h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6:45 PMCheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub$161One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus2:30 PM4h15Manchester, Shudehill Interchange6:45 PMCheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub$161One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- W2987111:03 AM2h24Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)1:27 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
- G011449:03 AM2h24Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)11:27 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$351One-way0 transfers
- W2986610:03 AM2h30Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)12:33 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$351One-way0 transfers
- W298953:03 PM2h26Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)5:29 PMCheltenham Spa (CNM)$661One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 AM5h55Manchester, Shudehill Interchange2:15 PMCheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub$161One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:40 AM5h35Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East2:15 PMCheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub$171One-way1 transfer
NX120 · NX1009:30 PM4h45Manchester, Coach Station2:15 AMCheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station$341One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Cheltenham:
A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Cheltenham costing on average $67 (€55).
Other travel options to Cheltenham 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 Manchester and Cheltenham as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Cheltenham Spa (CNM).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast to go to Cheltenham by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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