What is the cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Manchester?

The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Manchester is to bus which costs £9 - £29 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Gloucester to Manchester?

The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Newhall St. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Gloucester and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Manchester?

The distance between Gloucester and Manchester is 134 miles. The road distance is 132.3 miles.

How do I travel from Gloucester to Manchester without a car?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £24 - £95.

How long does it take to get from Gloucester to Manchester?

It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Gloucester to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Manchester bus from?

Gloucester to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Gloucester to Manchester train from?

Gloucester to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.

Train or bus from Gloucester to Manchester?

The best way to get from Gloucester to Manchester is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £24 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £9 - £29 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Gloucester to Manchester bus arrive?

Gloucester to Manchester bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St station.

Where does the Gloucester to Manchester train arrive?

Gloucester to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Gloucester to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Manchester is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Gloucester to Manchester.

How do I get a train ticket from Gloucester to Manchester?

Book your Gloucester to Manchester train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Gloucester to Manchester?

Book your Gloucester to Manchester bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Manchester?

There are 3451+ hotels available in Manchester.

Gloucester to Manchester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Gloucester to Manchester by train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New StreetCardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester PiccadillyBournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 48m
£25–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Newhall StUk077
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill InterchangeUk030 / ...
4h 10m
£9–29
Drive 131.6 mi
1. Drive from Gloucester to Manchester131.6 mi
2h 23m
£33–47
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station100
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station120 / ...
4h 34m
£22–53

Gloucester to Manchester by train

115Weekly Trains

2h 48mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Gloucester to Manchester.

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Distance: 133.1 mi
Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Manchester, England?

You can take a train from Gloucester to Manchester Piccadilly via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Shudehill Interchange via Newhall St in around 4h 10m.

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