What is the cheapest way to get from Manchester to Shawforth?

The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Shawforth is to drive which costs £4 - £7 and takes 31 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Manchester to Shawforth?

The fastest way to get from Manchester to Shawforth is to taxi which takes 31 min and costs £40 - £50.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Shawforth?

No, there is no direct bus from Manchester to Shawforth. However, there are services departing from Printworks and arriving at Land Gate via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 15m.

How far is it from Manchester to Shawforth?

The distance between Manchester and Shawforth is 16 miles. The road distance is 17.5 miles.

How do I travel from Manchester to Shawforth without a car?

The best way to get from Manchester to Shawforth without a car is to train and bus which takes 51 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Manchester to Shawforth?

It takes approximately 51 min to get from Manchester to Shawforth, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Manchester to Shawforth bus from?

Manchester to Shawforth bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Printworks station.

Where does the Manchester to Shawforth bus arrive?

Manchester to Shawforth bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Bus station.

Can I drive from Manchester to Shawforth?

Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Shawforth is 17 miles. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Manchester to Shawforth.

Where can I stay near Shawforth?

There are 3092+ hotels available in Shawforth.

Manchester to Shawforth - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Shawforth by train, bus, taxi, or car

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

Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to RochdaleClitheroe - Rochdale / ...
2. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Red Lion464
51 min
Drive 17.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Manchester to Shawforth17.4 mi
31 min
£5–7
Bus
1. Take the bus from Printworks to Bus stationX43
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Land Gate464
1h 15m
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Manchester to Shawforth17.4 mi
31 min
£40–50
Line 17 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Rochdale Interchange17 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Red Lion464
1h 22m

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Map of how to get from Manchester to Shawforth.

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Distance: 16.1 mi
Duration: 51 min

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

You can take a bus from Printworks to Land Gate via Bus Station in around 1h 15m.

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