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

The cheapest way to get from Stroud to Manchester is to bus which costs £24 - £60 and takes 5h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Stroud to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Stroud and Manchester?

No, there is no direct bus from Stroud to Manchester station. However, there are services departing from Merrywalks and arriving at Manchester Central Coach Station via Rotunda, Arle Court Transport Hub and Birmingham Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Stroud and Manchester?

No, there is no direct train from Stroud to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Stroud (Glos) and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Stroud to Manchester?

The distance between Stroud and Manchester is 146 miles. The road distance is 141.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Stroud to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £25 - £190.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Stroud to Manchester, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Stroud to Manchester bus from?

Stroud to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Arle Court Transport Hub station.

Where do I catch the Stroud to Manchester train from?

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

Train or bus from Stroud to Manchester?

The best way to get from Stroud to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs £25 - £190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £60 and takes 5h 55m.

Where does the Stroud to Manchester bus arrive?

Stroud to Manchester bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Stroud to Manchester train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Stroud to Manchester?

Yes, the driving distance between Stroud to Manchester is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Stroud to Manchester.

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

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Stroud to Manchester - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 50m
£25–189
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Birmingham New Streettrain Bristol Temple Meads - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Newhall St to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
4h 28m
£17–66
Drive 140.4 mi
1. Drive from Stroud to Manchestercar 140.4 mi
2h 36m
£35–50
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Stroud (Glos) to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
4h 9m
£88–335
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
5h 55m
£25–56

Stroud to Manchester by train

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Distance: 145 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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 £21–180 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrywalks to Manchester Central Coach Station via Rotunda, Arle Court Transport Hub, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 5h 55m.

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