What is the cheapest way to get from Handforth to Heywood?

The cheapest way to get from Handforth to Heywood is to bus and line 163 bus which costs £4 and takes 2h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Handforth to Heywood?

The fastest way to get from Handforth to Heywood is to drive which takes 40 min and costs £4 - £7.

Is there a direct bus between Handforth and Heywood?

No, there is no direct bus from Handforth to Heywood. However, there are services departing from Stanley Drive and arriving at Heywood Library via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from Handforth to Heywood?

The distance between Handforth and Heywood is 25 miles. The road distance is 18.9 miles.

How do I travel from Handforth to Heywood without a car?

The best way to get from Handforth to Heywood without a car is to train and tram and line 163 bus which takes 1h 39m and costs £9 - £15.

How long does it take to get from Handforth to Heywood?

It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Handforth to Heywood, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Handforth to Heywood bus from?

Handforth to Heywood bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Stanley Drive station.

Where does the Handforth to Heywood bus arrive?

Handforth to Heywood bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Piccadilly Gardens station.

Can I drive from Handforth to Heywood?

Yes, the driving distance between Handforth to Heywood is 19 miles. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Handforth to Heywood.

Where can I stay near Heywood?

There are 3755+ hotels available in Heywood.

Handforth to Heywood - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, line 163 bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Handforth to Heywood by train, tram, bus, car, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, tram, line 163 bus
best
1. Take the train from Handforth to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the tram from Piccadilly to Burytram
3. Take the bus from Bury Interchange to Market Streetbus 163 / ...
1h 39m
£9–14
Bus, line 163 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stanley Drive to Piccadilly Gardensbus 42C
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Heywood Librarybus 163
2h 9m
£4
Train, line 163 bus
1. Take the train from Handforth to Manchester Piccadillytrain Crewe - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the bus from Piccadilly Gardens to Heywood Librarybus 163
1h 41m
£6–9
Drive 18.8 mi
1. Drive from Handforth to Heywoodcar 18.8 mi
40 min
£5–7
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Handforth to Heywoodtaxi 18.8 mi
40 min
£40–50
Train, line 471 bus
1. Take the train from Handforth to Manchester Piccadillytrain
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Rochdaletrain
3. Take the bus from Rochdale station to Heywood Librarybus 471
1h 40m
£12–20

Handforth to Heywood by train, tram, and bus

205Weekly Services

1h 39mAverage Duration

£9Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Handforth to Heywood.

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Distance: 24.5 mi
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Handforth, England and Heywood, Rochdale, England?

You can take a bus from Stanley Drive to Heywood Library via Piccadilly Gardens in around 2h 9m.

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