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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Shawforthby bus, train, tram, car or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Shawforth by bus, train, tram, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 41 bus, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grandale Street to Victoria Rail Stationbus41
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Rochdaletrain
    3. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Red Lionbus464
    1h 31m

  2. Tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Chorlton to Rochdale Town CentretramPink Line
    1h 49m
    £4–6

  3. Drive 19.9 mi

    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Shawforthcar19.9 mi
    39 min
    £5–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Greater Manchester to Shawforthtaxi19.9 mi
    39 min
    £45–55

  5. Line 41 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Grandale Street to Printworksbus41
    2. Take the bus from Printworks to Bus stationbusX43
    3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Land Gatebus464
    1h 53m

  6. Line 53 bus, line 17 bus

    1. Take the bus from Grandale Street to Park Viewbus53
    2. Take the bus from Park View to Rochdale Interchangebus17 / ...
    2h 1m

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Shawforth, England?

Metrolink operates a vehicle from Chorlton to Rochdale Town Centre every 10 minutes. Tickets cost £4–6 and the journey takes 1h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grandale Street to Land Gate via Printworks and Bus Station in around 1h 53m.

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