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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Manchester to Cheltenham from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.
today
from £13
tomorrow
from £13
Monday
from £16
Tuesday
from £14
Wednesday
from £13
Thursday
from £12
Friday
from £13

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 30m
    0
    21:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    02:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    23:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    06:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    4h 20m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:20
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Cheltenham via Birmingham, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 30m
      0
      21:45
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      23:55
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 1h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 15m
      0
      01:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      02:15
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 30m
    0
    21:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    02:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    23:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    06:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    4h 20m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:20
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £35
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Cheltenham via Birmingham, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 30m
      0
      21:45
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      23:55
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 1h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 15m
      0
      01:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      02:15
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 0h 10m longer, but you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 30m
    0
    21:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    02:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £16
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    23:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    06:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £23
  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:35
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Cheltenham via Birmingham, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 30m
      0
      21:45
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      23:55
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 1h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 15m
      0
      01:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      02:15
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 30m
    0
    21:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    02:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    23:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    06:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £24
  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:35
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Cheltenham via Birmingham, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 30m
      0
      21:45
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      23:55
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 1h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 15m
      0
      01:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      02:15
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 30m
    0
    21:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    02:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    23:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    06:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £22
  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:35
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Cheltenham via Birmingham, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 30m
      0
      21:45
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      23:55
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 1h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 15m
      0
      01:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      02:15
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 30m
    0
    21:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    02:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £12
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    23:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    06:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £14
  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:35
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £17

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    4h 30m
    0
    21:45
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    02:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    6h 35m
    0
    23:40
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    06:15
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £13
  • National Express
    4h 35m
    0
    14:00
    Manchester
    Coach Station
    18:35
    Cheltenham
    Royal Well Coach Station
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £18
  • Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Cheltenham via Birmingham, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      4h 30m
      0
      21:45
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      23:55
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
      • Waiting Time 1h 5m
    • National Express
      1h 15m
      0
      01:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      02:15
      Cheltenham
      Royal Well Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £1

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Cheltenham

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Cheltenham are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily coaches from Manchester to Cheltenham. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Manchester and Cheltenham.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 14 coaches from Manchester to Cheltenham, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Cheltenham, with 7 offers.

Facts about coaches from Manchester to Cheltenham

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 3 times every day by bus from Manchester to Cheltenham in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Cheltenham starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus £12
Fastest Bus 4h 20m
Earliest Coach 14:00
Latest Coach 23:40
Daily Bus Connections 3 Ø
Distance 175.8 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Cheltenham

Every day, 3 buses from 1 coach companies leave Manchester for Cheltenham: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 23/03/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 17/03
Tuesday 18/03
Wednesday 19/03
Thursday 20/03
Friday 21/03
Saturday 22/03
£13
Sunday 23/03
£13
Monday 24/03
£16
Tuesday 25/03
£14
Wednesday 26/03
£13
Thursday 27/03
£12
Friday 28/03
£13
Saturday 29/03
£14
Sunday 30/03
£15
Monday 31/03
£14
Tuesday 01/04
£15
Wednesday 02/04
£14
Thursday 03/04
£15
Friday 04/04
£17
Saturday 05/04
£16
Sunday 06/04
£17
Monday 07/04
£17
Tuesday 08/04
£16
Wednesday 09/04
£17
Thursday 10/04
Friday 11/04
£16
Saturday 12/04
£16
Sunday 13/04

The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Cheltenham

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Cheltenham, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £12, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Cheltenham. Monday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £16.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Cheltenham, with £12. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £17.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Cheltenham

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Manchester to Cheltenham in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Manchester to Cheltenham, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Manchester to Cheltenham are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to Cheltenham

These are the most booked bus companies between Manchester to Cheltenham from our users.

National Express from Manchester to Cheltenham

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Manchester to Cheltenham:

Cheapest Price £12
Fastest Coach 4h 20m
Earliest Coach 14:00
Last Coach 23:40
Daily Connections 3 Ø
Found on 20/03/2025

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Cheltenham

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Manchester and Cheltenham.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Manchester to Cheltenham? Compare all modes of transports from Manchester to Cheltenham.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Cheltenham

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Manchester to Cheltenham? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester to Cheltenham? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester to Cheltenham bus

How much does a Manchester - Cheltenham coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Manchester - Cheltenham bus trip is available from £12 and takes 4h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Manchester to Cheltenham?

The connection Manchester to Cheltenham is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £35. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Manchester - Cheltenham route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Manchester to Cheltenham is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cheltenham from Manchester take?

The quickest coach from Manchester to Cheltenham is provided by National Express and takes 4h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £32. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Cheltenham?

The earliest bus to Cheltenham departs from Manchester at 14:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Manchester to Cheltenham?

The latest bus to Cheltenham departs from Manchester at 23:40. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Manchester - Cheltenham route?

Passengers looking to travel from Manchester to Cheltenham can travel with National Express. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Cheltenham?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester and Cheltenham by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the bus to Cheltenham from Manchester?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Manchester Cheltenham bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester Cheltenham bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Manchester to Cheltenham on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester to Cheltenham

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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