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 £21 - £40 and takes 5h 27m.

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 25m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Gloucester and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Arle Court Tpt Hub and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

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 47m.

How far is it from Gloucester to Manchester?

The distance between Gloucester and Manchester is 134 miles. The road distance is 132.5 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 47m and costs £50 - £90.

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

It takes approximately 2h 47m 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 National Express, depart from Arle Court Tpt 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 47m and costs £50 - £90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £40 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Gloucester to Manchester bus arrive?

Gloucester to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach 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 25m to drive from Gloucester to Manchester.

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 47m
£50–88
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Tpt Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
5h 27m
£21–40
Drive 131.7 mi
1. Drive from Gloucester to Manchestercar 131.7 mi
2h 25m
£33–47
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Gloucester to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 15m
£112–346
Line 33 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Cantilupe Roadbus 33 / ...
2. Take the bus from Cantilupe Road to Railway Stationbus 33
3. Take the train from Hereford to Manchester Piccadillytrain
5h 16m
£41–71

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Distance: 133.1 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Transport Hub to Manchester Central Coach Station via Arle Court Tpt Hub and Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 27m.

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