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Compare train and bus for Manchester to Gloucester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Gloucester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. 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 €13, and a train costs an average of €41.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€78 Average price | €23 Average price Cheapest |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration 4h 23m 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 Manchester to Gloucester by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Gloucester 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 Manchester to Gloucester:
A bus is $35 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Gloucester costing on average $51 (€41).
Other travel options to Gloucester take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 20m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Gloucester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Piccadilly (MAN) and arrive in Gloucester station (GCR).
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Gloucester, Transport Hub.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, West Midlands Trains, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, Transport for Wales to go to Gloucester by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Gloucester by bus.
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