There are 5 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cheltenham Spa by bus, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Manchester Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk076 / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 1m£33–50Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
4h 15m£26–63Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 10m£57–107Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Cheltenham Spa122.8 mi
2h 1mDrive 122.8 mi
- Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cheltenham Spacar 122.8 mi
2h 1m£30–43
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cheltenham Spa by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cheltenham Spa is to bus which costs £26 - £65 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cheltenham Spa is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs £29 - £45.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester Airport (MAN) station to Cheltenham Spa. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport The Station and arriving at Glencairn Park Road via Birmingham Coach Station and Golden Valley Hotel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cheltenham Spa. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 10m.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Cheltenham Spa is 124 miles. The road distance is 123.5 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cheltenham Spa without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 1m and costs £30 - £50.
It takes approximately 3h 1m to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cheltenham Spa, including transfers.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cheltenham Spa bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cheltenham Spa train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cheltenham Spa is to train which takes 3h 10m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £26 - £65 and takes 4h 15m.
What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Cheltenham Spa, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Airport to Cheltenham Spa via Manchester Piccadilly and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Cheltenham Spa via Birmingham Coach Station, Arle Court Transport Hub, Golden Valley Hotel, and Glencairn Park Road in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Manchester Airport to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–24
- Website
- National Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cheltenham Spa bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cheltenham Spa train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cheltenham Spa is 123 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cheltenham Spa.
Book your Manchester Airport (MAN) to Cheltenham Spa train tickets online with Omio.
There are 1595+ hotels available in Cheltenham Spa.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Cheltenham Spa. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.


















