Take advantage of discounted train tickets up to 15 minutes prior to departure, when you purchase Advance tickets.
Kick back and relax on your journey from Manchester to Cheltenham with CrossCountry. When you travel on one of our trains, you'll get excellent service and a great travel experience. Travelling around the country has never been so comfortable.
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From activities for the kids to nightlife for the grown-ups, Cheltenham has you covered. CrossCountry runs direct trains to Cheltenham, so you'll arrive ready to explore. However long you decide to stay, you'll find Cheltenham ready for you, and CrossCountry ready to take you there.
Yes, you can travel from Manchester to Cheltenham easily and quickly with CrossCountry, without changing.
CrossCountry makes travelling from Manchester to Cheltenham easy and comfortable, thanks to the wide range of amenities available on our trains. Choose from a variety of seating options (including table groupings ), and make use of our electric points (subject to availability), and at-seat service offering drinks and light refreshments.
Good news! We have free WiFi available on all our trains from Manchester to Cheltenham, so you needn't worry about staying in touch with friends, family or colleagues while travelling with CrossCountry.
T&Cs apply. Visit our WiFi On-Board page for more info.
You sure can! We have a quick and easy service which allows you to reserve seats via text message. Our Ten Minute Reservation page has all the details, but rest assured that it's available on most of our services if you hold an Anytime or Off-Peak ticket, up to 10 minutes before departure.
We want to help you travel as cheaply as possible to connect you with the people and places you love. There are lots of ways to find cheaper tickets - from being flexible with timing to booking ahead. Keep an eye on our special offers page and check out our guide to finding cheap tickets for more tips.
We all like to save our pennies, and railcards are the perfect way to do just that! At CrossCountry, we accept railcards on most of our services, so visit our Railcards page for further information about using your railcard on trains from Manchester to Cheltenham.
For full information about Cheltenham station, check out our station guide.
Whether you're looking to have a fun day out or are planning a longer stay, our destination guide can help you plan the perfect trip!
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