The average bus between Manchester and Grindleton takes 3h 29m and the fastest bus takes 2h 35m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Grindleton. 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 Grindleton. The earliest departure is at 2:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Grindleton at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester to Grindleton? 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 Grindleton. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Grindleton station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Manchester to Grindleton bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Printworks station.
Manchester to Grindleton bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Interchange station.
The distance between Manchester and Grindleton is 48.1 km. The road distance is 65 km.
You can take a bus from Printworks to Sawley Road via Bus Station and Interchange in around 2h 50m.