What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Cheltenham?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Cheltenham is to taxi which costs and takes 2h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Cheltenham?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Cheltenham is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Raby Street and arriving at Promenade via Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Greater Manchester and Cheltenham?

No, there is no direct train from Greater Manchester to Cheltenham. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Cheltenham?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Cheltenham is 129 miles. The road distance is 128.4 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Cheltenham without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Cheltenham without a car is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £50 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Cheltenham?

It takes approximately 3h 10m to get from Greater Manchester to Cheltenham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Cheltenham bus from?

Greater Manchester to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Raby Street station.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Cheltenham train from?

Greater Manchester to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.

Train or bus from Greater Manchester to Cheltenham?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Cheltenham is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £50 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £70 and takes 4h 38m.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Cheltenham bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Cheltenham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Cheltenham train arrive?

Greater Manchester to Cheltenham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Cheltenham?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Cheltenham is 128 miles. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Greater Manchester to Cheltenham.

Where can I stay near Cheltenham?

There are 1813+ hotels available in Cheltenham.

Greater Manchester to Cheltenham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Cheltenham by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 10m
£54–97
Bus
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1. Take the bus from Raby Street to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 121 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
4h 38m
£27–66
Drive 127.7 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Cheltenhamcar 127.7 mi
2h 10m
£32–46
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Greater Manchester to Cheltenhamtaxi 127.7 mi
2h 10m

Greater Manchester to Cheltenham by bus and train

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Distance: 128.3 mi
Duration: 3h 10m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Cheltenham, England?

You can take a bus from St Mary's to Cheltenham Spa via Manchester Piccadilly Rail Station, Manchester Piccadilly, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Raby Street to Promenade via Birmingham Coach Station and Arle Court Transport Hub in around 4h 38m.

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