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Compare train and bus for Gloucester to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gloucester to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €26.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
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€74 Average price | €22 Average price Cheapest |
3h 38m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Gloucester to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Gloucester to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Manchester:
A bus is $19 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Manchester costing on average $33 (€26).
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 5m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Gloucester and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Gloucester station (GCR) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Buses mostly depart from Gloucester, Transport Hub and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Manchester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
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