There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Lydney by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Lydneytrain Cheltenham Spa - Cardiff Central / ...
3h 28m£25–132Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus 100
6h 23m£21–51Drive 150.9 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Lydneycar 150.9 mi
2h 48m£37–54Train via Birmingham
- 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 Lydneytrain
3h 37m£23–117
Manchester to Lydney by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Lydney is to bus which costs £21 - £55 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Lydney is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Lydney. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Kimberley Drive via Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Lydney. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Lydney via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
The distance between Manchester and Lydney is 153 miles. The road distance is 151.8 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Lydney without a car is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £24 - £140.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Manchester to Lydney, including transfers.
Manchester to Lydney bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Lydney train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Lydney is to train which takes 3h 28m and costs £24 - £140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £21 - £55 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Lydney, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lydney via Cheltenham Spa in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Kimberley Drive via Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Hub in around 6h 23m.
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £21–120
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Lydney
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–55
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £9–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Lydney
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £3–15
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £50–65
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- 08717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £7–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £12–24
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Lydney bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester to Lydney train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Lydney is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Manchester to Lydney.
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