The average bus between Manchester and Cheltenham takes 4h 30m and the fastest bus takes 3h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Cheltenham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Manchester and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 2:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 2:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.
Manchester to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Royal Well Bus Station.
Book your Manchester to Cheltenham bus tickets online with National Express.
The distance between Manchester and Cheltenham is 176.1 km. The road distance is 222 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Royal Well Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station in around 4h 40m.