There are 3 ways to get from Cheltenham to Heywood by 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 21m£61–89Bus, line 163 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cf8
- Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Heywood Librarybus 163
4h 26m£22–35Drive 139.6 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Heywoodcar 139.6 mi
2h 25m£35–50
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Heywood is to bus and line 163 bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 4h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Heywood is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Heywood. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride and arriving at Heywood Library via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Heywood. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Bury via Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Heywood is 141 miles. The road distance is 140.4 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Heywood without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £60 - £90.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Cheltenham to Heywood, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Heywood bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park & Ride station.
Cheltenham to Heywood train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Heywood is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs £60 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus and line 163 bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 4h 26m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Heywood, Rochdale, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park & Ride to Heywood Library via Manchester Central Coach Station and Piccadilly Gardens in around 4h 26m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Heywood Library
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- Bee Network
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Heywood bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Heywood train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Heywood is 140 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Cheltenham to Heywood.
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