There are 4 ways to get from Bury to Cheltenham by tram, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Bury to Piccadillytram
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
3h 36m£57–105Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
6h 5m£29–68Line 163 bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from The Rock to Hanover Streetbus 163
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 11m£35–53Drive 138.3 mi
- Drive from Bury to Cheltenhamcar 138.3 mi
2h 29m£34–49
Bury to Cheltenham by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bury to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £28 - £70 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Bury to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Bury to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Bury Interchange and arriving at Promenade via Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Bury to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Bury and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Bury and Cheltenham is 137 miles. The road distance is 139.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bury to Cheltenham without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 36m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Bury to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Bury to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Bury to Cheltenham train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Bury station.
Bury to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
What companies run services between Bury, England and Cheltenham, England?
You can take a bus from Bury Interchange to Promenade via Piccadilly Gardens, Manchester Central Coach Station, Birmingham Coach Station, and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 6h 5m.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Bury to Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Metrolink
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- hello@beenetwork.com
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from The Rock to Hanover Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Bury to Cheltenham train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bury to Cheltenham is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Bury to Cheltenham.
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