The average bus between Sowerby Bridge and Manchester takes 1h 59m and the fastest bus takes 1h 46m. The bus service runs several times per day from Sowerby Bridge to Manchester. 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 Sowerby Bridge and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sowerby Bridge is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Manchester at 8:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Sowerby Bridge to Manchester? 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 Sowerby Bridge to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Sowerby Bridge station and arriving at Manchester station via Rochdale Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Sowerby Bridge to Manchester bus services, operated by Team Pennine, depart from Wharf Street station.
Sowerby Bridge to Manchester bus services, operated by Team Pennine, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Sowerby Bridge and Manchester is 33.4 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a bus from Wharf Street to Shudehill Interchange via Rochdale Interchange in around 1h 58m.