There are 3 ways to get from Bury to Cheltenham by tram, 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.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Bury to Piccadillytram
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
3h 36m£52–90Line 163 bus, bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from The Rock to Hanover Streetbus 163
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Pointbus
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
5h 19m£31–47Drive 138.3 mi
- Drive from Bury to Cheltenhamcar 138.3 mi
2h 29m£35–50
Bury to Cheltenham by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bury to Cheltenham is to line 163 bus and bus and train which costs £30 - £50 and takes 5h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Bury to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 29m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct train from Bury to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Bury and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Bury and Cheltenham is 137 miles. The road distance is 139.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bury to Cheltenham without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 36m and costs £50 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Bury to Cheltenham, including transfers.
Bury to Cheltenham train services, operated by Metrolink, depart from Bury station.
Bury to Cheltenham train services, operated by Metrolink, arrive at Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bury to Cheltenham is 139 miles. It takes approximately 2h 29m to drive from Bury to Cheltenham.
There are 1793+ hotels available in Cheltenham.
What companies run services between Bury, England and Cheltenham, England?
There is no direct connection from Bury to Cheltenham. However, you can take the vehicle to Piccadilly, walk to Manchester Piccadilly, take the train to Birmingham New Street, then take the train to Cheltenham Spa. Alternatively, you can take a bus from The Rock to Cheltenham Spa via Hanover Street, Shudehill Interchange, Millennium Point, and Birmingham New Street in around 5h 19m.
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Bury to Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3–5
- Website
- Metrolink
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from The Rock to Hanover Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
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