The average train between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Cheltenham takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. There is an hourly train service from Manchester Airport (MAN) 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.
Trains run hourly between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Cheltenham. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Cheltenham at 6:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Cheltenham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cheltenham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cheltenham train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cheltenham train tickets online with TransPennine Express, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Cheltenham is 163.4 km. The road distance is 220 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Airport to Cheltenham Spa via Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 7m.