There are 4 ways to get from Gloucester to Trafford 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 / ...
3h 24m£60–107Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queenswaybus Uk077
- Take the bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchangebus Ukn30 / ...
4h 48m£16–27Drive 129.9 mi
- Drive from Gloucester to Traffordcar 129.9 mi
2h 17m£32–46Bus via Arle Court Transport Hub
- 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 120 / ...
5h 52m£30–74
Gloucester to Trafford by train, foot, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Trafford is to bus which costs £15 - £28 and takes 4h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Trafford is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Shudehill Interchange via Newhall Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Trafford. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at Parkway via Birmingham New Street and St Peter's Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Gloucester and Trafford is 138 miles. The road distance is 130.7 miles.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Trafford without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £60 - £110.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Gloucester to Trafford, including transfers.
Gloucester to Trafford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Trafford is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs £60 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £15 - £28 and takes 4h 48m.
What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Trafford, England?
You can take a train from Gloucester to Parkway via Birmingham New Street, Manchester Piccadilly, and St Peter's Square in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gloucester to Parkway via Newhall Street, Shudehill Interchange, and Exchange Square in around 4h 48m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £28–40
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–65
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- £30–55
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £5–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Newhall Street to Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Arle Court Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Gloucester to Trafford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Birmingham - Great Charles Street Queensway station.
Gloucester to Trafford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Trafford is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Gloucester to Trafford.
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