The average bus between Greater Manchester and Cheltenham takes 4h 54m and the fastest bus takes 4h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Greater Manchester to Cheltenham. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Greater Manchester and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Greater Manchester is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 9:54 PM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Greater Manchester to Cheltenham? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Greater Manchester station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Greater Manchester to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Raby Street station.
Greater Manchester to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Arle Court Transport Hub station.
The distance between Greater Manchester and Cheltenham is 172.7 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a bus from Raby Street to Promenade via Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 4h 34m.