There are 5 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 29m£79–116Bus via Birmingham
cheapest- Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Gloucesterbus Uk077
5h 47m£18–29Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus 100
5h 44m£29–69Drive 150.9 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Lydneycar 150.9 mi
2h 48m£37–53Train 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 38m£63–117
Manchester to Lydney by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Lydney is to bus via Birmingham which costs £18 - £30 and takes 5h 47m.
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 5h 44m.
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 29m.
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 29m and costs £75 - £120.
It takes approximately 3h 29m 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 29m and costs £75 - £120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £29 - £70 and takes 5h 44m.
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 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Kimberley Drive via Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Hub in around 5h 44m.
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–100
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Lydney
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Lydney
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £14–20
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Lydney
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Lydney
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–18
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £10–25
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £9–16
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
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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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