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There are 5 ways to get from Stroud to Manchester by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 51m
    £73–111
  2. Line 64 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merrywalks to Transport Hub arrivalbus bus 64 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    5h 56m
    £16–28
  3. Drive 140.4 mi

    1. Drive from Stroud to Manchestercar car 140.4 mi
    2h 36m
    £35–50
  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3h 58m
    £114–370
  5. Line 64 bus, bus via Golden Valley Hotel

    1. Take the bus from Merrywalks to Transport Hub arrivalbus bus 64 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 100 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 541 / ...
    6h 17m
    £29–69

Stroud to Manchester by train

Calendar73Weekly Trains
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket£73Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Stroud, England and Manchester, England?

Cross Country operates a train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £65–95 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrywalks to Shudehill Interchange via Transport Hub arrival, Gloucester, and Newhall Street in around 5h 56m.

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