What is the distance between Cheltenham and Manchester?

About 110 miles (177 km) separate Cheltenham and Manchester.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cheltenham to Manchester?

If you're headed to Manchester from Cheltenham, chances are that your bus will leave from Royal Well Bus Station and arrive at Shudehill. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are East Lancashire Railway, Manchester United Musuem and Tour Centre, National Football Museum, John Rylands Library and Chinatown.

Bus Cheltenham to Manchester from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Cheltenham to Manchester on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:20pm	Arle Court	3h 40m	6:00pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Arle Court	3h	5:20pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Arle Court	2h 55m	9:45pm	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags
Bus	6:50pm	Arle Court	3h 30m	10:20pm	Shudehill	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Arle Court	2h 45m	1:35am	Manchester Airport Bus Station (MAN)	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Cheltenham to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

110 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $76	Average Duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $290	Average Duration2h 19m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$20 - $20	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cheltenham and Manchester?

Stops in Cheltenham

A
Royal Well Bus Station
Royal Well Road, Cheltenham GL50
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Stops in Manchester

A
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Manchester Airport
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,422 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Megabus UK

3.5/54,276 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Cheltenham to Manchester by bus

What is the distance between Cheltenham and Manchester?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cheltenham to Manchester?
What are the best sights and things to do in Manchester?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/22

$32

11/23

$14

Today

$15

11/25

$12

11/26

$14

11/27

$18

11/28

$21

11/29

$13

The cheapest trip from Cheltenham to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cheltenham to Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $72 for a bus ticket from Cheltenham to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-25.

What's the cheapest way to go from Cheltenham to Manchester?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time6h 25m	Avg Price$18	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2h 19m	Avg Price$159	Daily Departures8
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time2h 20m	Avg Price$20	Daily Departures1