How to travel from Manchester to Cheltenham

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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 $13. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $23.

Distance: 109 miles (176 km)

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$23

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$67

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$49

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5h 0m

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4h 30m

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2h 52m

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2h 22m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Cheltenham is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Cheltenham:

A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Cheltenham costing on average $67 (€53).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Cheltenham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 22m.

Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 30m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Cheltenham including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Manchester to Cheltenham among Omio's users.

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from Manchester to Cheltenham

How to get from Manchester to Cheltenham by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Manchester to Cheltenham is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • CrossCountryC72656
    8:03 AM2h25
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    10:28 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
    $921One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • CrossCountryC72656
    8:03 AM2h25
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    10:28 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
    $921One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • CrossCountryC72656
    8:03 AM2h25
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    10:28 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
    $921One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryC72652
    7:03 AM2h28
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    9:31 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
    $1401One-way
    0 transfers
  • CrossCountryC72472 · C75459
    7:25 AM2h25
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    9:50 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
    $1401One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastL02368+CrossCountryC75246
    6:23 AM2h51
    Manchester Piccadilly (MAN)
    9:14 AMCheltenham Spa (CNM)
    $1401One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Manchester to Cheltenham

Travel to Cheltenham easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Manchester to Cheltenham.

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There are 2 options to travel between Manchester and Cheltenham including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Cheltenham is a bus with an average price of $23 (€19).

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Cheltenham:

A bus is $44 (€35) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Cheltenham costing on average $67 (€53).

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Cheltenham is by train with an average journey time of 2h 22m.

Other travel options to Cheltenham take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 30m.

The distance from Manchester to Cheltenham is approximately 109 miles (176 km).
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Cheltenham is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Cheltenham:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Cheltenham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Cheltenham with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with CrossCountry, Cross Country.
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Cheltenham often also extend their vacation to go to London, Birmingham, Bristol, Longford, Bath. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cheltenham and these popular destinations at a great price.
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