There are 4 ways to get from Cheltenham to Poynton by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Macclesfieldtrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 50m£50–74Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cf8
5h 25m£23–36Drive 115.7 mi
- Drive from Cheltenham to Poyntoncar 115.7 mi
2h 13m£29–42Train via Birmingham
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Kidsgrovetrain Birmingham New Street - Crewe / ...
3h 48m£41–86
Cheltenham to Poynton by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cheltenham to Poynton is to bus which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Cheltenham to Poynton is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs £28 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Cheltenham to Poynton. However, there are services departing from Park & Ride and arriving at St George's Church via Piccadilly and Corbar Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Cheltenham to Poynton. However, there are services departing from Cheltenham Spa and arriving at Poynton via Macclesfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.
The distance between Cheltenham and Poynton is 116 miles. The road distance is 116.3 miles.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Poynton without a car is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £50 - £75.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Cheltenham to Poynton, including transfers.
Cheltenham to Poynton bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Park & Ride station.
Cheltenham to Poynton train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Cheltenham Spa station.
The best way to get from Cheltenham to Poynton is to train which takes 2h 50m and costs £50 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £22 - £40 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Cheltenham, England and Poynton, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Macclesfield every 3 hours. Tickets cost £45–70 and the journey takes 1h 56m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Station twice a week. Tickets cost £20–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Macclesfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £45–70
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 333 311 0039
- [email protected]
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
Train from Birmingham New Street to Kidsgrove
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–45
- Website
- West Midlands Trains
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £20–35
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Cheltenham to Poynton bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Cheltenham to Poynton train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Macclesfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cheltenham to Poynton is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Cheltenham to Poynton.
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