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Compare train and coach for Stroud to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stroud to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 192 km
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£71 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
3h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Manchester from Stroud by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Stroud to Manchester is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Stroud to Manchester
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This is compared to other travel options from Stroud to Manchester:
A coach is £27 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stroud to Manchester costing on average £38.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Coach takes on average 6h 25m.
- Around 8 coaches per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Stroud and Manchester as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Coaches mostly depart from Gloucester, Transport Hub and arrive in Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.
- Trains mostly depart from Stroud station (STD) and arrive in Manchester Piccadilly (MAN).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Manchester by coach.
- Travel with CrossCountry, first_great_western to go to Manchester by train.
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