Manchester to Gloucester by train
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Overview: trains from Manchester to Gloucester
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Travelling from Manchester to Gloucester by train
Want to know how to get from Manchester to Gloucester by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Manchester to Gloucester take around 2 hours and 33 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 179 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Manchester is scheduled to depart at around 05:11. The last departure is usually at around 23:38 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Manchester at around 05:11, with the last train leaving at around 22:35. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 49 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 16 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$74.00.
We think any time is a great time to visit Gloucester, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Gloucester.
Is there a direct train from Manchester to Gloucester?
The journey between Manchester and Gloucester usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Manchester to Gloucester every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Manchester to Gloucester?
The Manchester to Gloucester train travel takes about 2 hours and 33 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Manchester to Gloucester train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Gloucester leaving Manchester at around 05:11 and the last train leaving at around 23:38 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Manchester at around 05:11, with the final departure at 22:35.
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