The average train between Manchester and Stroud takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Manchester to Stroud. 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 Manchester and Stroud. The earliest departure is at 7:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 5:03 PM which arrives into Stroud at 8:34 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Stroud station via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Manchester to Stroud train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Stroud train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Book your Manchester to Stroud train tickets online with Cross Country and Great Western Railway (GWR).
The distance between Manchester and Stroud is 192.5 km. The road distance is 233 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 26m.