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 - £26 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.

How far is it from Manchester to Stroud?

The distance between Manchester and Stroud is 144 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 4h and costs £55 - £110.

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

It takes approximately 4h 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.

Train or bus from Manchester to Stroud?

The best way to get from Manchester to Stroud is to train which takes 4h and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £26 and takes 5h 22m.

Where does the Manchester to Stroud bus arrive?

Manchester to Stroud bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Newhall St 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 bus ticket from Manchester to Stroud?

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Where can I stay near Stroud?

There are 1879+ hotels available in Stroud.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Manchester to Stroud 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 / ...
4h
£57–102
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
5h 22m
£15–25
Drive 140.2 mi
1. Drive from Manchester to Stroudcar 140.2 mi
2h 35m
£35–50
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 / ...
5h 51m
£29–68

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Manchester to Stroud.

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Distance: 143.3 mi
Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Health Centre via Birmingham New Street, Gloucester, and Transport Hub in around 4h. 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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