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How to get fromStroud to Manchesterby train, bus, car, or plane

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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 52m
    £63–99
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Royal Well to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 825
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    6h 6m
    £21–37
  3. Drive  140.4 mi

    1. Drive from Stroud to Manchestercar car 140.4 mi
    2h 36m
    £35–51
  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 59m
    £112–349
  5. Line 64 bus, line 33 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Merrywalks to Transport Hub arrivalbus bus 64 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Transport Hub to Cantilupe Roadbus bus 33 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Cantilupe Road to Railway Stationbus bus 33
    4. Take the train from Hereford to Manchester Piccadillytrain train
    6h 45m
    £44–74

Stroud to Manchester by train

Calendar73Weekly Trains
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest 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 £55–85 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrywalks to Manchester Central Coach Station via Promenade, Royal Well, and Birmingham Coach Station in around 6h 6m.

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