There are 7 ways to get from Manchester to Cirencester by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train, line 51 bus
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the bus from Promenade to Bowling Green Lanebus 51
3h 46m£74–104Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
6h 2m£28–68Bus, train
- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
4h 27m£37–57Drive 145.3 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Cirencestercar 145.3 mi
2h 41m£36–52Fly, bus
- Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane MAN - LHR
- Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Beeches Car Parkbus
4h 42m£73–287Train, line 51 bus via Birmingham
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the bus from Promenade to Bowling Green Lanebus 51
3h 56m£58–104Train
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Kembletrain
5h 16m£69–126
Manchester to Cirencester by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Cirencester is to bus which costs £28 - £70 and takes 6h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Cirencester is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Cirencester. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Bowling Green Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Arle Court Transport Hub and Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Cirencester. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Kemble via Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.
The distance between Manchester and Cirencester is 145 miles. The road distance is 146.2 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Cirencester without a car is to train and line 51 bus which takes 3h 46m and costs £70 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 46m to get from Manchester to Cirencester, including transfers.
Manchester to Cirencester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Cirencester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Cirencester is to train which takes 5h 16m and costs £65 - £130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £70 and takes 6h 2m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Cirencester, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Old Station Car Park via Birmingham New Street, Cheltenham Spa, Kemble, and Kemble station in around 5h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bowling Green Lane via Birmingham Coach Station, Arle Court Transport Hub, and Promenade in around 6h 2m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from Manchester Airport to London Heathrow Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £55–200
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- customer.relations@crosscountrytrains.co.uk
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £70–100
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £45–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- gwr.feedback@gwr.com
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Kemble
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–26
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- west.enquiries@stagecoachbus.com
- Website
- stagecoachbus.com
Bus from Promenade to Bowling Green Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west
Bus from Promenade to Bowling Green Lane
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- https://www.stagecoachbus.com/about/west
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Beeches Car Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £16–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Cirencester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester to Cirencester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Cirencester is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Manchester to Cirencester.
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