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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Cheltenham 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 train costs an average of $91.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$91 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 48m Average total duration Fastest 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 17m Average total duration 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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.
Compare ways to travel from Manchester to Cheltenham
Compare the available ways to get from Manchester to Cheltenham, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Cheltenham:
A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Cheltenham costing on average $91.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
You'll arrive about 18m sooner (2h 18m by train vs 2h 36m by car). Tickets start at around $91 compared to roughly $47 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 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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- W29851
7:03 AM 2h28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 9:31 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) $77 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- W29851
7:03 AM 2h28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 9:31 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) $77 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G01005 · G01140
8:25 AM 2h25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 10:50 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) $130 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G01138
8:03 AM 2h25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 10:28 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) $130 1 One-way 0 transfers - G01003 · G01135
7:25 AM 2h25 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 9:50 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) $130 1 One-way 1 transfer 
W34115+G010956:23 AM 2h51 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) 9:14 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) $130 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Cheltenham:
A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Cheltenham costing on average $91.
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
- Around 8 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, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub.
- Travel with CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast to go to Cheltenham by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- 3 direct trains per day with CrossCountry.
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