There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Coleford by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Lydneytrain
3h 48m£103–164Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 120 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus 100
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Angel Hotelbus 23 / ...
6h 22m£30–71Drive 148.4 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Colefordcar 148.4 mi
2h 49m£37–53Train, bus
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain
- Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain
- Take the bus from Transport Hub to Angel Hotelbus 23 / ...
4h 54m£59–104Train, line 33 bus, line 35 bus
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain
- Take the bus from Railway Station to Cantilupe Roadbus 33
- Take the bus from Cantilupe Road to Angel Hotelbus 35
5h 57m£49–86
Manchester to Coleford by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Coleford is to bus which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Coleford is to drive which takes 2h 49m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Coleford. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Angel Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Coleford. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Lydney via Birmingham New Street and Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 48m.
The distance between Manchester and Coleford is 161 miles. The road distance is 149.3 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Coleford without a car is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £100 - £170.
It takes approximately 3h 48m to get from Manchester to Coleford, including transfers.
Manchester to Coleford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Coleford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Coleford is to train which takes 3h 48m and costs £100 - £170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £30 - £75 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Coleford, Gloucestershire, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Coleford via Birmingham New Street, Cheltenham Spa, and Lydney in around 3h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Angel Hotel via Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Hub in around 6h 22m.
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £24–35
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Lydney
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £13–19
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £40–60
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucester
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £27–40
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £17–45
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £10–26
- Website
- National Express
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Coleford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester to Coleford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Coleford is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 49m to drive from Manchester to Coleford.
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