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

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Stroud is to bus which costs £15 - £28 and takes 5h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Stroud is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Stroud?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Shudehill Interchange and arriving at Health Centre via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Manchester and Stroud?

No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Stroud. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Stroud (Glos) via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.

How far is it from Manchester to Stroud?

The distance between Manchester and Stroud is 146 miles. The road distance is 141 miles.

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

The best way to get from Manchester to Stroud without a car is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £75 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Manchester to Stroud, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Stroud bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Manchester to Stroud train from?

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

Train or bus from Manchester to Stroud?

The best way to get from Manchester to Stroud is to train which takes 3h 40m and costs £75 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £28 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Manchester to Stroud bus arrive?

Manchester to Stroud bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall Street station.

Where does the Manchester to Stroud train arrive?

Manchester to Stroud train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Stroud?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Stroud is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Manchester to Stroud.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Stroud?

There are 1816+ hotels available in Stroud.

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Manchester to Stroud

Rome2Rio compared 5 ways to get from Manchester to Stroud. The best route is Train, a distance of 192.489 km.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 40m
£75–109
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway to Gloucesterbus Uk077
5h 22m
£16–27
Drive 140.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Stroudcar 140.2 mi
2h 35m
£34–50
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bournemouth / ...
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
3h 48m
£61–111
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus 100
5h 37m
£27–66

Manchester to Stroud by train

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Distance: 144.9 mi
Duration: 3h 40m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Health Centre via Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway and Transport Hub in around 5h 22m.

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