There are 4 ways to get from Stroud to Manchester by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
3h 59m£51–92Line 64 bus, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Merrywalks to Transport Hub arrivalbus 64 / ...
- Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus
- Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus
6h 6m£19–28Line 66 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Merrywalks to Promenadebus 66
- Take the bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cf8
5h 28m£27–41Drive 140.4 mi
- Drive from Stroud to Manchestercar 140.4 mi
2h 36m£35–51
Stroud to Manchester by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Stroud to Manchester is to line 64 bus and bus which costs £19 - £28 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Stroud to Manchester is to drive which takes 2h 36m and costs £30 - £50.
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 Clarence Parade and Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Stroud to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Stroud and Manchester is 143 miles. The road distance is 141.2 miles.
The best way to get from Stroud to Manchester without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Stroud to Manchester, including transfers.
Stroud to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, depart from Merrywalks station.
Stroud to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
The best way to get from Stroud to Manchester is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs £50 - £95. Alternatively, you can line 66 bus and bus, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 5h 28m.
What companies run services between Stroud, England and Manchester, England?
You can take a bus from Merrywalks to Manchester Piccadilly via Transport Hub, Gloucester, and Birmingham New Street in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Merrywalks to Manchester Central Coach Station via Promenade, Clarence Parade, and Park & Ride in around 5h 28m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0345 241 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Merrywalks to Promenade
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
Bus from Merrywalks to Transport Hub arrival
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £3
- Website
- Stagecoach West
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £21–35
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–15
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Stroud to Manchester bus services, operated by Stagecoach West, arrive at Transport Hub arrival station.
Stroud to Manchester train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Stroud to Manchester is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Stroud to Manchester.
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