There are 4 ways to get from Gloucester to Trafford Centre by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Gloucester to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
- Take the tram from Piccadilly to The Trafford Centretram
3h 34m£52–92Bus via Birmingham
cheapest- Take the bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Jennens Roadbus Uk077
- Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk076 / ...
6h 6m£18–27Bus
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 100
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
5h 14m£25–40Drive 130.2 mi
- Drive from Gloucester to Trafford Centrecar 130.2 mi
2h 16m£33–47
Gloucester to Trafford Centre by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gloucester to Trafford Centre is to bus via Birmingham which costs £18 - £28 and takes 6h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Gloucester to Trafford Centre is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs £30 - £50.
No, there is no direct bus from Gloucester to Trafford Centre station. However, there are services departing from Transport Hub and arriving at The Trafford Centre Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Charlotte Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Gloucester to Trafford Centre. However, there are services departing from Gloucester and arriving at The Trafford Centre via Birmingham New Street and Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
The distance between Gloucester and Trafford Centre is 139 miles. The road distance is 130.9 miles.
The best way to get from Gloucester to Trafford Centre without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 34m and costs £50 - £95.
It takes approximately 3h 34m to get from Gloucester to Trafford Centre, including transfers.
Gloucester to Trafford Centre bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Transport Hub station.
Gloucester to Trafford Centre train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Gloucester station.
Gloucester to Trafford Centre bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
What companies run services between Gloucester, England and Trafford Centre, England?
You can take a bus from Transport Hub to The Trafford Centre Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, and Charlotte Street in around 5h 14m.
- 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
- £22–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- 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
- £27–45
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- 0161 205 2000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Metrolink
Tram from Piccadilly to The Trafford Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2–4
- Website
- Metrolink
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Transport Hub to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Gloucester to Birmingham - Jennens Road
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £6–10
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Gloucester to Trafford Centre train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gloucester to Trafford Centre is 131 miles. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Gloucester to Trafford Centre.
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