How to travel from Gloucester to Manchester

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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 $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 19m. 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 $17, and a train costs an average of $37.

Distance: 111 miles (180 km)

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Bus

$83

Average price

$31

Average price

Cheapest

3h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 19m

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30m

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4h 19m

Average total duration

3h 49m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.2 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

CrossCountry

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National Express

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Gloucester to Manchester

How to get from Gloucester to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Gloucester to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Great Western RailL23147+CrossCountryC74904
09:22AM2h37
Gloucester station (GCR)
11:59AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$451One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX100 · NX421
01:50AM5h45
Gloucester, Transport Hub
07:35AMManchester, Coach Station
$331One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Great Western RailL23147+CrossCountryC74904
09:22AM2h37
Gloucester station (GCR)
11:59AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$451One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Great Western RailL23320+CrossCountryC74902
08:20AM2h39
Gloucester station (GCR)
10:59AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$451One-way
1 transfer
Transport for WalesL65681+CrossCountryC74900
07:16AM2h43
Gloucester station (GCR)
09:59AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$411One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC74995 · C74877
08:49AM2h40
Gloucester station (GCR)
11:29AMManchester Piccadilly (MAN)
$551One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX100 · NX120
08:10AM4h05
Gloucester, Transport Hub
12:15PMManchester, Coach Station
$391One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX100 · NX424
10:10PM7h55
Gloucester, Transport Hub
06:05AMManchester, Coach Station
$421One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Gloucester to Manchester

Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Gloucester to Manchester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Gloucester and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Gloucester to Manchester is a bus with an average price of $17 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Gloucester to Manchester:

A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gloucester to Manchester costing on average $37 (€30).

The fastest way to travel from Gloucester to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 5m.

The distance from Gloucester to Manchester is approximately 111 miles (180 km).
The average frequency per day from Gloucester to Manchester is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gloucester to Manchester:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gloucester to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Manchester by train.
Omio customers who travel from Gloucester to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.

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