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Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa train prices and times

Looking to travel from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa? You can buy train tickets with Trip.com for as low as €23.11, with average prices for this route around €41.01.

To get the best deals, we' d recommend buying in advance and researching alternatives such as split tickets.

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Departs	Arrives	Duration	Operator	Find Tickets
05:11 Manchester Piccadilly	09:15 Cheltenham Spa	4h 4m, No direct		Find Tickets
06:03 Manchester Piccadilly	09:55 Cheltenham Spa	3h 52m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
06:11 Manchester Piccadilly	10:15 Cheltenham Spa	4h 4m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
07:03 Manchester Piccadilly	10:55 Cheltenham Spa	3h 52m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets
07:25 Manchester Piccadilly	11:15 Cheltenham Spa	3h 50m, No direct		Find Tickets
08:03 Manchester Piccadilly	11:55 Paris	3h 52m, No direct	West Midlands Trains	Find Tickets View More Trains

Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa train route details

First train

05:11

Last train

19:25

Departure station

Manchester Piccadilly

Arrival station

Cheltenham Spa

Journey time

3h 40m

Distance

110 miles

Price

€23.11*

Train Operators

Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, Great Western Railway

How to book cheap train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa

Travelling in off-peak train times

We recommend buying train tickets from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa during off-peak hours. These times are usually before 06:30, between 09:30 and 16:00, and after 19:00 on weekdays, as well as all day on weekends and bank holidays. Choosing Off-Peak train tickets means benefiting from cheaper fares and less crowded trains, making your journey more enjoyable.

Using the Railcard for 1/3 off

With a Railcard, you can save up to 1/3 on most rail fares. There are different types of Railcards available, such as the 16–25 Railcard, the Family & Friends Railcard, and the Senior Railcard, each catering to specific groups of travellers. You can discover more about Railcards here.

Split Tickets to save an average extra 30%

Splitting tickets is a perfectly legal practice that involves purchasing separate, cheaper tickets for different segments of your journey on the same train instead of a single ticket for the entire trip. For example, if you are travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa, you might discover that buying a ticket from A to C, and then another ticket from C to B, is more economical than a direct ticket.

Book in advance to save an average of 61%

Advance Tickets are usually released up to 12 weeks before the travel date and can be significantly cheaper than tickets purchased closer to departure. By planning your trip from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa ahead of time and securing your tickets early, you can save up to 61% on the cost of your travel.

Group travels to save 1/3

If you are travelling in a group, be sure to check out group travel discounts. Many train companies offer a ⅓ off standard fares for groups of three to nine people, making travelling from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa more affordable for families, friends, or colleagues planning a trip together.

Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa train ticket types

There are various ticket types available for this route, each with different benefits and restrictions. Explore below to see which ticket type is best suited to your travel needs:

Off-Peak & Super Off-Peak train tickets
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Off-Peak tickets are cheaper and more flexible, allowing for travel during less busy times. Super Off-Peak tickets are even cheaper and are perfect for less conventional schedules.
Return train tickets
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This ticket includes both the outbound and return journeys, saving you the time and hassle of purchasing separate tickets. With just one ticket, you can travel smoothly along the same route.
Advance train tickets
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Generally the most cost-effective option, these tickets can be purchased up to 12 weeks in advance of the travel date.
Season train tickets
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It’s a type of train ticket that allows unlimited travel within two stations for a week, a month, or a year. What’s more, it can save you more than 1/3 on train fares.

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*After comparing the full year of 2023 for Split tickets and full-price tickets on Trip.com, the average savings rate for Split tickets is 30%.

Trains from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa from €23.11

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Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa train prices and times

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