Cheltenham to Manchester bus with Megabus
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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cheltenham to Manchester
Cheapest price
€18
Average price
€25
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h 42 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cheltenham to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cheltenham to Manchester will cost around €25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
Of the 5 buses that leave Cheltenham for Manchester on Thu, Jul 17, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jul 17 the direct buses cover the 176 km distance in an average of 4 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Thu, Jul 17 the slowest buses will take 6 h 20 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cheltenham to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cheltenham to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 176 km
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Most popular Bus | Train |
|---|---|
€19 Average price Cheapest | €72 Average price |
4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration Fastest 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Cheltenham to Manchester bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub | 7h10 | 3:00 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 PM Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub | 6h10 | 7:35 PM Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:25 PM Cheltenham, Arle Court Transport Hub | 6h25 | 7:50 PM Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1 transfer | |
| NX100 · NX424 | On time 9:20 PM Cheltenham, Royal Well Bus Station | 7h45 | 5:05 AM Manchester, Coach Station | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cheltenham to Manchester
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Distance 176 km |
Average bus duration 3h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price €8 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 4h 50m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Coach companies: National Express Cheltenham to Manchester
You can travel by coach to Manchester from Cheltenham with National Express. When you search Omio for times and tickets, we’ll show you the best deals available.
National Express is the leading coach operator for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 coaches a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveller in mind. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most coaches are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Cheltenham - Manchester coach: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.
FAQs: Bus from Cheltenham to Manchester
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Cheltenham, Gloucester Road (Arle Court), which is located around 2.9 miles (4.7 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, located 0.5 miles (833 m) away from the city centre.
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