The average train between Gloucester and Manchester Victoria takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Gloucester to Manchester Victoria. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Gloucester and Manchester Victoria. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gloucester is at 10:51 PM which arrives into Manchester Victoria at 7:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 54m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gloucester to Manchester Victoria? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Manchester Victoria. However, there are services departing from Gloucester station and arriving at Manchester Victoria station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Gloucester to Manchester Victoria train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Manchester Victoria train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Gloucester to Manchester Victoria train tickets online with Cross Country and Metrolink.
The distance between Gloucester and Manchester Victoria is 180.3 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Gloucester to Victoria via Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, and Piccadilly in around 3h.