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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Gloucester is to bus which costs £13 - £23 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Gloucester is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Gloucester?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Gloucester via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Gloucester?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Gloucester via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Manchester to Gloucester?

The distance between Manchester and Gloucester is 134 miles. The road distance is 132.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Gloucester without a car is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £55 - £100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Manchester to Gloucester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Gloucester bus from?

Manchester to Gloucester bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Gloucester train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Gloucester?

The best way to get from Manchester to Gloucester is to train which takes 3h 8m and costs £55 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £13 - £23 and takes 4h 30m.

Where does the Manchester to Gloucester bus arrive?

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

Where does the Manchester to Gloucester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Manchester to Gloucester?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Gloucester is 133 miles. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Manchester to Gloucester.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Gloucester?

There are 1210+ hotels available in Gloucester.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain Nottingham - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 8m
£55–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Stbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Gloucesterbus Uk077
4h 30m
£13–22
Drive 132.1 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Gloucestercar 132.1 mi
2h 24m
£32–47
Bus via Golden Valley Hotel
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Arle Court Transport Hubbus 100 / ...
4h 59m
£27–65

Manchester to Gloucester by train

120Weekly Trains

3h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 133.1 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Gloucester via Birmingham New Street in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Gloucester via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway in around 4h 30m.

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