There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to Bury by train, tram, 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.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the tram from Piccadilly to Burytram Blue Line
3h 5m£59–86Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cf8
4h 19m£24–36Train, bus
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
4h 1m£33–49Drive 138.5 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Burycar 138.5 mi
2h 29m£35–51
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Bury is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 4h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Bury is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Bury. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride and arriving at Bury Interchange via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Bury. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Bury via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Bury is 137 miles. The road distance is 139.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Bury without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 5m and costs £55 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Cheltenham to Bury, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Bury bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park & Ride station.
Cheltenham to Bury train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
Cheltenham to Bury bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Bury, England?
National Express operates a bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Station twice a week. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–29
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- customerservices@metrolink.co.uk
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Piccadilly to Bury
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Metrolink
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Bury train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Bury is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Cheltenham to Bury.
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