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There are 4 ways to get from Stroud to Manchester by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain train Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    3h 59m
    £51–92
  2. Line 64 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Merrywalks to Transport Hub arrivalbus bus 64 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus bus
    6h 6m
    £19–28
  3. Line 66 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Merrywalks to Promenadebus bus 66
    2. Take the bus from Park & Ride to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cf8
    5h 28m
    £27–41
  4. Drive  140.4 mi

    1. Drive from Stroud to Manchestercar car 140.4 mi
    2h 36m
    £35–51

Stroud to Manchester by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket£51Cheapest Price
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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.

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