There are 6 ways to get from Manchester to Cheltenham Racecourse by train, bus, car, or taxi
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 Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 5m£59–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ridebus Cf8
3h 26m£19–35Drive 129.3 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Cheltenham Racecoursecar 129.3 mi
2h 23m£33–47Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manchester to Cheltenham Racecoursetaxi 129.3 mi
2h 23mTrain via Birmingham
- 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 13m£51–86Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Pointbus Ukn30 / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 53m£33–47
Manchester to Cheltenham Racecourse by train, bus, and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cheltenham Racecourse is to taxi which costs and takes 2h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cheltenham Racecourse is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £50.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester Central Coach Station station and arriving at Park & Ride. Services depart four times a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 3h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Cheltenham Racecourse. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Cheltenham Spa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
The distance between Manchester and Cheltenham Racecourse is 131 miles. The road distance is 130.1 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Cheltenham Racecourse without a car is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £55 - £85.
It takes approximately 3h 5m to get from Manchester to Cheltenham Racecourse, including transfers.
Manchester to Cheltenham Racecourse bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Cheltenham Racecourse train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Cheltenham Racecourse is to train which takes 3h 5m and costs £55 - £85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £35 and takes 3h 26m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Cheltenham Racecourse, England?
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa every 3 hours. Tickets cost £55–85 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ride 4 times a week. Tickets cost £19–35 and the journey takes 3h 15m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £20–30
- 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
- £27–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Park & Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- £19–35
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Millennium Point
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
Bond Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 207 0077
- Website
- bondtaxis.com
Get Black Cab
- Phone
- +44 161 327 4303
- Website
- getblackcab.com
Double Decks (South Manchester Radio Cabs)
- Phone
- +44 161 973 9999
- Website
- doubledecks.co.uk
ComCab Manchester
- Phone
- +44 161 230 3333
- Website
- mantax.co.uk
Trafftax Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 941 2222
- Website
- trafftaxtaxis.co.uk
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Cheltenham Racecourse bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Park & Ride station.
Manchester to Cheltenham Racecourse train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Cheltenham Racecourse is 130 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Manchester to Cheltenham Racecourse.
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