The average bus between Manchester and Cragg Vale takes 2h 49m and the fastest bus takes 2h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Cragg Vale. 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 every 3 hours between Manchester and Cragg Vale. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Cragg Vale at 8:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Rochdale Interchange and take an average of 2h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Cragg Vale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Cragg Vale. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Cragg Vale station via Rochdale Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.
Manchester to Cragg Vale bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Cragg Vale bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Hebden Bridge New Rd station.
The distance between Manchester and Cragg Vale is 29.5 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Church Bank Lane via Rochdale Interchange and Hope Street in around 2h 48m.