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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester to Cheltenham
Cheapest price
€103
Average price
€103
Fastest journey
2 h 24 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
176 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Cheltenham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester to Cheltenham will cost around €103 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €103.
It's difficult to get from Manchester to Cheltenham without transferring at least once.
C75160 · C75135C75162 · C75242C75167 · C75195
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W05350+C75247C75164 · C75194C75164 · C75194C75167 · C75195C75162 · C75242C75160 · C75135L64749+W05350+C75247
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester to Cheltenham
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Cheltenham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 21m. 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 €10, and a train costs an average of €32.
Distance: 176 km
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| Train | Most popular Bus |
|---|---|
€68 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest |
2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration 3h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Manchester to Cheltenham train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester to Cheltenham trains for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C75174 | On time 8:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h24 | 10:27 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C72476 · C75193 | On time 8:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h25 | 10:50 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| C75175 | On time 9:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h24 | 11:27 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C72479 · C75083 | On time 9:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h25 | 11:50 AM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
| C75176 | On time 10:03 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h24 | 12:27 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| C72481 · C75085 | On time 10:25 AM Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2h25 | 12:50 PM Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester to Cheltenham
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Trains from Manchester to Cheltenham run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €32 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 03:45, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 176 km distance in 2h 24m.
Distance 176 km |
Average train duration 2h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €32 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 2h 24m |
First train 03:45 |
Last train 23:36 |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales from Manchester to Cheltenham trainsCrossCountry, Cross Country, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales trains will get you between Manchester and Cheltenham from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Manchester to Cheltenham
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Cheltenham by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Cheltenham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Manchester, you have various train station options to start your route from including Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Airport and Manchester Victoria. When arriving in Cheltenham, you can end your trip in train stations like Cheltenham Spa and Cheltenham, Cheltenham Racecourse (Park&Ride).
Passengers board the train most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly, which is located around 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Cheltenham Spa, located 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester to Cheltenham
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi.
- Operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Carluccio’s
- Hotel Chocolat
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Costa Coffee
- Pret a Manger
- Upper Crust
- McDonald's
- & more
- There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly
- Premier Inn Manchester City
- Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly
- Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30
- Sun: 07:00 - 22:30
- Located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
- Bus lines: 1, 2, 3, 147
- Train lines: Northern, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales
Wifi
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotel
Lost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingInformation Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:30 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Queens Road.
- The Railway Inn
- The Coconut Tree
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- £0.50
- Queens Hotel Cheltenham
- DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Cheltenham
- Hotel du Vin & Bistro Cheltenham
- Located near the main entrance
- 300 places, covered
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has a main concourse with ticketing facilities and waiting areas, with platforms accessible via lifts and stairs.
- Bus: Several local bus services available
- Taxi: Taxi rank outside the station
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