The average bus between Manchester and Sowerby Bridge takes 1h 57m and the fastest bus takes 1h 40m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester to Sowerby Bridge. 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 Sowerby Bridge. The earliest departure is at 5:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Sowerby Bridge at 8:08 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Sowerby Bridge. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Sowerby Bridge station via Rochdale Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 57m.
Manchester to Sowerby Bridge bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Manchester to Sowerby Bridge bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Wharf Street station.
Book your Manchester to Sowerby Bridge bus tickets online with Bee Network and Team Pennine.
The distance between Manchester and Sowerby Bridge is 33.4 km. The road distance is 40 km.
You can take a bus from Shudehill Interchange to Wharf Street via Rochdale Interchange in around 2h 18m.