The average bus between Handforth and Whaley Bridge takes 1h 35m and the fastest bus takes 1h 2m. There is a bus service every few hours from Handforth to Whaley Bridge. 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 hourly between Handforth and Whaley Bridge. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Handforth is at 9:53 PM which arrives into Whaley Bridge at 11:56 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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1h 30m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Handforth to Whaley Bridge? 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 Handforth to Whaley Bridge. However, there are services departing from Handforth station and arriving at Whaley Bridge station via Railway Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 35m.
Handforth to Whaley Bridge bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Manchester Airport The Station.
Handforth to Whaley Bridge bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Railway Station.
The distance between Handforth and Whaley Bridge is 15.6 km. The road distance is 35 km.
High Peak operates a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Railway Station every 30 minutes. Tickets cost £6 and the journey takes 1h 5m.