What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cheltenham?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cheltenham is to bus which costs £26 - £65 and takes 4h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Cheltenham?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £30 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Promenade via Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Cheltenham?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Cheltenham Spa. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from Manchester to Cheltenham?

The distance between Manchester and Cheltenham is 127 miles. The road distance is 128.7 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Cheltenham without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £65 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Cheltenham?

The train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa takes 2h 24m including transfers and departs every three hours.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cheltenham bus from?

Manchester to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Cheltenham train from?

Manchester to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Manchester to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Manchester to Cheltenham is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs £65 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 4h 40m.

Where does the Manchester to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Manchester to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Manchester to Cheltenham train arrive?

Manchester to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Cheltenham is 129 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Manchester to Cheltenham.

How do I get a train ticket from Manchester to Cheltenham?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Manchester to Cheltenham?

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Manchester to Cheltenham - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Cheltenham by 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 24m
£65–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
4h 40m
£27–64
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 4m
£31–49
Drive 128 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Cheltenhamcar 128 mi
2h 19m
£32–45
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
2h 33m
£52–96

Manchester to Cheltenham by train

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Distance: 126.5 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Cheltenham, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Promenade via Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 4h 40m.

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