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 £19 - £50 and takes 5h 10m.

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 25m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Gloucester?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Gloucester. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Transport Hub via Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.

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 7m.

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 7m and costs £22 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 7m 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 National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach 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 7m and costs £22 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £19 - £50 and takes 5h 10m.

Where does the Manchester to Gloucester bus arrive?

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

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Where can I stay near Gloucester?

There are 1517+ hotels available in Gloucester.

Manchester to Gloucester - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, 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 7m
£23–102
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus 100
5h 10m
£19–47
Drive 132.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Gloucestercar 132.2 mi
2h 25m
£32–47
Train, line 33 bus
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Cantilupe Roadbus 33
3. Take the bus from Cantilupe Road to Transport Hub arrivalbus 33 / ...
4h 55m
£31–65

Manchester to Gloucester by train

125Weekly Trains

3h 7mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Gloucester.

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Distance: 133.1 mi
Duration: 3h 7m

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 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Transport Hub via Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 10m.

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