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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Whernsideby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Whernside by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train via Bolton

    best
    1. Take the train from Bolton to Ribbleheadtrain train Rochdale - Ribblehead
    3h 36m
    £55–85

  2. Drive 65.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Whernsidecar car 65.4 mi
    1h 28m
    £16–24

  3. Bus, line 81 bus

    1. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Bus Station Night Stdbus bus 181
    2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Lunefield Drivebus bus 81 / ...
    4h 32m

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Ribbleheadtrain train Rochdale - Ribblehead
    3h 44m
    £56–87

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Map of how to get from Greater Manchester to Whernside.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 78.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Bolton to Ribblehead twice a week. Tickets cost £21–40 and the journey takes 1h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Horton Road to Whernside via Charlotte Street, Manchester Central Coach Station, Bus Station, and Lunefield Drive in around 4h 32m.

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