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It takes an average of 4h 37m to travel from Manchester Airport to Cheltenham Spa by train, over a distance of around 102 miles (164 km). There are normally 50 trains per day travelling from Manchester Airport to Cheltenham Spa and tickets for this journey start from £24.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:46 | |
| Departure station | Manchester Airport | |
| Arrival station | Cheltenham Spa | |
| Journey time | From 2h 26m | |
| Distance | 102 miles (164 km) | |
| Frequency | 50 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £24.60 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, Great Western Railway, TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales |
Travelling from Manchester Airport to Cheltenham Spa by train
Looking to travel from Manchester Airport to Cheltenham Spa by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 4 hours 37 minutes to travel from Manchester Airport to Cheltenham Spa by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 2 hours 26 minutes though. You'll usually find 50 trains per day running along the 102 miles (164 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 1 change during the journey to Cheltenham Spa, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Great Western Railway or Transport for Wales to get to Cheltenham Spa. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
To help you get great train deals, we'll highlight the cheapest train ticket prices from Manchester Airport to Cheltenham Spa in our Journey Planner. Just remember, as well as travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard, the sooner you book your tickets, the more you'll save, as advance tickets start from £24.60.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Manchester Airport to Cheltenham Spa?
The price of train tickets from Manchester Airport to Cheltenham Spa starts at £24.60 one-way for a Standard Class ticket if you book in advance. Booking on the day is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or class.
1. Book in advance
2. Consider a Season Ticket
3. Use your Railcard
4. Split your tickets
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.