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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 €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €32.
Distance: 109 miles (176 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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€18 Average price Cheapest | €68 Average price |
4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m 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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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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Cheltenham:
A bus is $27 (€22) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Cheltenham costing on average $41 (€32).
Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 30m.
- Around 6 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, Transport for Wales to go to Cheltenham by train.
- Travel with Megabus, National Express, FlixBus to go to Cheltenham by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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