The train between Cheltenham and Manchester takes 2h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Cheltenham to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Cheltenham and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cheltenham is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:59 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Cheltenham station and arriving at Manchester station. Services depart every 3 hours, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 2h 18m.
Cheltenham to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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The distance between Cheltenham and Manchester is 176.1 km. The road distance is 204 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 19m.