What is the distance between Manchester and Cheltenham?

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

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

If you're headed to Cheltenham from Manchester, chances are that your bus will leave from Shudehill and arrive at Royal Well Bus Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Manchester to Cheltenham from $11 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Manchester to Cheltenham on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Shudehill	10h 40m	7:40pm	Cheltenham Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	2:20pm	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	9h 15m	11:35pm	Cheltenham Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	2:50am	Shudehill	11h 5m	1:55pm	Cheltenham Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:00pm	Shudehill	9h 35m	11:35pm	Cheltenham Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:20am	Manchester (Moss Lane East)	11h 20m	7:40pm	Cheltenham Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Cheltenham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cheltenham. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $22, 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 - $64	Average Duration10h 40m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$31 - $289	Average Duration2h 25m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$22 - $22	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Cheltenham?

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

Stops in Cheltenham

A
Royal Well Bus Station
Royal Well Road, Cheltenham GL50
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,387 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

3.5/54,274 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.6

Based on 4274 reviews, the company was rated 3.6 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. Megabus UK ticket prices on this trip start at $23

Megabus Manchester Cheltenham recent customer reviews

Driver was extremely helpful and co-operative

Sadibou K.

May 28, 2024

Very good 👍

Noura H.

July 22, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to Cheltenham by bus

What is the distance between Manchester and Cheltenham?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/18

$66

11/19

$47

Today

$69

11/21

$12

11/22

$12

11/23

$22

11/24

$16

11/25

$16

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Cheltenham was searched and found on Nov 22, 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 Manchester to Cheltenham, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $69 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Cheltenham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-22.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time10h 40m	Avg Price$20	Daily Departures4
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time2h 25m	Avg Price$125	Daily Departures10
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time2h 20m	Avg Price$22	Daily Departures1