The average train between Gloucester and Trafford takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 3h 32m. The train service runs several times per day from Gloucester to Trafford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Gloucester and Trafford. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Trafford at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Trafford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Gloucester to Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Parkway station.
The distance between Gloucester and Trafford is 178.5 km. The road distance is 221 km.
There is no direct connection from Gloucester to Trafford. However, you can take the train to Birmingham New Street, take the train to Manchester Piccadilly, walk to Piccadilly, then take the vehicle to Parkway.