Cheltenham to Manchester train
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cheltenham to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
Cheltenham to Manchester train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Country XC269100 | 10:11 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 3h18 | 13:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| Cross Country XC269000 | 10:55 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 3h34 | 14:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| Cross Country XC268900 | 11:55 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 3h34 | 15:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| Cross Country XC268800 | 12:55 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 3h34 | 16:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| Cross Country XC268700 | 13:55 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 3h34 | 17:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| Cross Country XC268600 | 14:55 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 3h34 | 18:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| Cross Country XC268500 | 15:55 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 3h34 | 19:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| Cross Country XC268400 | 16:55 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 3h34 | 20:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| Cross Country XC268300 | 17:55 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 3h34 | 21:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| Cross Country XC268200 | 18:55 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 3h34 | 22:29 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
| Cross Country XC268000 | 19:55 Cheltenham Spa (CNM) | 3h33 | 23:28 Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) | 2 changes | |
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Train times from Cheltenham to Manchester
Fastest Journey
3 h 18 m
Average
3 h 32 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
176 km
To travel from Cheltenham to Manchester you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Overview: Train from Cheltenham to Manchester
 Distance | 109 miles |
|---|---|
 Average train duration | 2 h 18 min |
 Average train ticket price | £64 (€73) |
 Direct train | No |
 Train providers | CrossCountry or Avanti West Coast |
Trains from Cheltenham to Manchester cover the 109 miles long journey taking on average 2 h 18 min with our travel partners like CrossCountry or Avanti West Coast. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this route for as low as £35, but the average price of train tickets is £64. Travellers depart most frequently from Cheltenham Spa and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly.
Train providers: CrossCountry and Virgin Trains trains Cheltenham to Manchester
Buy your official CrossCountry and Virgin Trains train tickets between Cheltenham and Manchester from £37 with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.
Cross Country trains are a UK-based train operator that provides services across the country including trains from Cheltenham to Manchester. They offer a range of services, from express services to local services, and have a variety of ticket types to suit different needs. Their express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and CrossCountry XC Trains, offer a fast and comfortable journey, with onboard facilities such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Their local services, such as the CrossCountry Regional and CrossCountry Regional Express, provide a more leisurely journey, with stops at smaller stations along the way. They also offer a range of ticket types, such as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets, to suit different budgets and travel needs. The most popular routes for Cross Country trains include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Cheltenham to Manchester train information with CrossCountry:
- Average Duration: 2 h 18 min
- Cheapest Price: £37
- CrossCountry frequency: 16 a day
Trains from Cheltenham to Manchester
Trains from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly operate throughout the day, with around 30 services to choose from, even at weekends. With between 1-3 departures every hour spread throughout the day, there are plenty of trains to choose from. The journey can be as quick as 2 hours and 15 minutes for the fastest direct services making rail travel a great choice.
Which train companies travel from Cheltenham to Manchester Piccadilly?
Trains between Cheltenham and Manchester are operated by three train companies; Cross Country, Virgin Trains and West Midlands Railway. Cross Country trains tend to be direct or require just one train. Virgin Trains tend to require 1-2 changes at Crewe and Birmingham New Street. West Midlands only runs around one service a day and it tends to be the longest, with 3 changes.
How long is the train from Cheltenham to Manchester?
Train journeys from Cheltenham to Manchester can take as little as 2 hours and 15 minutes for the direct services. However, other routes have between 1-3 changes and can take anything from 2 hours 30 minutes to 8 hours 30 minutes depending on the train you catch.
How many trains are there from Cheltenham to Manchester?
There are around 30 trains that run each day between Cheltenham to Manchester and usually 1-3 departures every hour. Departures are spread throughout the day from the early morning through til the evening. Service regularity continues over the weekend, giving passengers options whenever they decide to travel.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Cheltenham to Manchester
Departure train station: Cheltenham Spa is located about a mile out of the main town centre, which takes between 10-15 minutes by the local bus, or five minutes by taxi. The train station has ticketing facilities, foo and dining options, shops, accessible toilets and a waiting room.
Arrival train station: Manchester Piccadilly is located directly in then centre and is the city's biggest train station. There is a taxi rank directly outside and the Metro service operates from the station. Piccadilly Gardens is home to the city bus services, and it's just a five minute walk away. Inside you'll find shops, eateries, a supermarket, ATMs, showers and accessible toilets, ticketing facilities, free Wi-Fi and seating areas.
FAQs: Cheltenham to Manchester train
Passengers board the train most frequently from Cheltenham Spa, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Manchester Piccadilly, located 0.5 miles (767 m) away from the city centre.
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