The average bus between Manchester and Rowsley takes 3h 20m and the fastest bus takes 2h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Rowsley. 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 2 hours between Manchester and Rowsley. The earliest departure is at 4:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:45 PM which arrives into Rowsley at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Hazel Grove Park & Ride and take an average of 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 13m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Manchester to Rowsley? 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 Rowsley. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Rowsley station via Hazel Grove Park & Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Manchester to Rowsley bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Rowsley bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Peacock Hotel station.
The distance between Manchester and Rowsley is 52.4 km. The road distance is 72 km.
You can take a bus from Piccadilly to Peacock Hotel via Hazel Grove Park & Ride, Rising Sun, and Market Place in around 3h 26m.