The average train between Manchester and Gloucester Cathedral takes 3h 18m and the fastest train takes 2h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Gloucester Cathedral. 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 Manchester and Gloucester Cathedral. The earliest departure is at 5:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:03 PM which arrives into Gloucester Cathedral at 6:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 3h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Gloucester Cathedral. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Gloucester Cathedral station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 18m.
Manchester to Gloucester Cathedral train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Gloucester Cathedral train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Gloucester station.
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The distance between Manchester and Gloucester Cathedral is 179.4 km. The road distance is 215 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Gloucester Cathedral via Birmingham New Street and Gloucester in around 3h 16m.