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How to get fromManchester to Forest of Dean Coalfieldby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Forest of Dean Coalfield by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spatrain train
    3. Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Lydneytrain train
    5h 12m
    £63–117

  2. Drive 148.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Manchester to Forest of Dean Coalfieldcar car 148.4 mi
    2h 51m
    £36–52

  3. Train, line 33 bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Herefordtrain train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
    2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Cantilupe Roadbus bus 33
    6h 43m
    £50–84

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus bus 120 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus bus 100
    3. Take the bus from Transport Hub to The Barracksbus bus 786
    7h 7m

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Gloucestertrain train
    3. Take the bus from Transport Hub to The Barracksbus bus 786
    5h 40m

Manchester to Forest of Dean Coalfield by train, bus, and foot

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration5h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 163.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Manchester, England and Forest of Dean Coalfield, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Forest of Dean Coalfield via Birmingham New Street, Cheltenham Spa, Lydney, Railway Station, and New Fancy View in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Forest of Dean Coalfield via Birmingham Coach Station, Transport Hub, and The Barracks in around 7h 7m.

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