There are 4 ways to get from Gloucester to Salford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain Cardiff Central - Nottingham / ...
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2h 48m£58–104Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk077
- Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
4h 21m£18–29Drive 131 mi
- Drive from Gloucester to Salfordcar 131 mi
2h 22m£32–47Bus via Golden Valley Hotel
- Take the bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
5h 22m£27–66
Gloucester to Salford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Salford is to bus which costs £18 - £30 and takes 4h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Salford is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Salford. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Salford Shopping Centre via Newhall Street and Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Salford. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Manchester Piccadilly via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
The distance between Gloucester and Salford is 134 miles. The road distance is 131.8 miles.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Salford without a car is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £55 - £110.
It takes approximately 2h 48m to get from Gloucester to Salford, including transfers.
Gloucester to Salford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Salford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Salford is to train which takes 2h 48m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £18 - £30 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Salford, England?
You can take a train from Gloucester to Manchester Piccadilly via Birmingham New Street in around 2h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester to Salford Shopping Centre via Newhall Street and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–11
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £10–17
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £17–40
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Gloucester to Salford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.
Gloucester to Salford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Salford is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Gloucester to Salford.
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