There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Lydney by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spatrain Manchester Piccadilly - Bristol Temple Meads / ...
- Take the train from Cheltenham Spa to Lydneytrain Cheltenham Spa - Cardiff Central
3h 27m£64–99Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 541 / ...
- Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hubbus 100
6h 26m£25–42Drive 150.9 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Lydneycar 150.9 mi
2h 48m£38–54Train via Birmingham
- 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 37m£55–99Train #2
- Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)train Manchester Piccadilly - Cardiff Central / ...
- Take the train from Newport (S Wales) to Lydneytrain Cardiff Central - Cheltenham Spa / ...
4h£61–101
Manchester to Lydney by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Lydney is to bus which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Lydney is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs £35 - £55.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester station to Lydney station. However, there are services departing from Manchester Central Coach Station and arriving at Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Hub. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Lydney. However, there are services departing from Manchester Piccadilly and arriving at Lydney via Cheltenham Spa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 27m.
The distance between Manchester and Lydney is 153 miles. The road distance is 151.8 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Lydney without a car is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £60 - £100.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Manchester to Lydney, including transfers.
Manchester to Lydney bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Lydney train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Lydney is to train which takes 3h 27m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £25 - £45 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Lydney, England?
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Lydney via Cheltenham Spa in around 3h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station via Birmingham Coach Station and Transport Hub in around 6h 26m.
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- +44 3447 369 123
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- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- £55–85
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Lydney
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £35–55
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Birmingham New Street to Cheltenham Spa
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- £19–30
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Lydney
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Cross Country
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Lydney
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £11–17
- Website
- Cross Country
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Lydney
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Cheltenham Spa to Lydney
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Newport (S Wales)
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £50–85
- Website
- Transport for Wales
Train from Newport (S Wales) to Lydney
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £8–14
- Website
- Transport for Wales
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
Train from Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £27–45
- Website
- Avanti West Coast
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Birmingham Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £14–24
- Website
- National Express
Bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Transport Hub
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £8–15
- Website
- National Express
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Booking & Getting There
Manchester to Lydney bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.
Manchester to Lydney train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Cheltenham Spa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Lydney is 152 miles. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Manchester to Lydney.
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