The average bus between Manchester and Barnoldswick takes 2h 29m and the fastest bus takes 2h 15m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Barnoldswick. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Manchester and Barnoldswick. The earliest departure is at 8:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 7:32 PM which arrives into Barnoldswick at 9:57 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Barnoldswick. However, there are services departing from Printworks station and arriving at Fernlea Avenue station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
Manchester to Barnoldswick bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Printworks station.
Manchester to Barnoldswick bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Fernlea Avenue station.
The distance between Manchester and Barnoldswick is 48.6 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a bus from Printworks to Fernlea Avenue via Bus Station in around 2h 42m.