The average train between Manchester and Gloucester takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Gloucester. 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 hourly between Manchester and Gloucester. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Gloucester at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Gloucester station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Manchester to Gloucester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Gloucester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Gloucester station.
Book your Manchester to Gloucester train tickets online with Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Manchester and Gloucester is 179.6 km. The road distance is 214 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Gloucester via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 8m.