The average bus between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Sowerby Bridge takes 3h 12m and the fastest bus takes 2h 28m. The bus service runs several times per day from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sowerby 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 every 4 hours between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Sowerby Bridge. The earliest departure is at 3:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Manchester Airport (MAN) is at 4:05 PM which arrives into Sowerby Bridge at 7:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sowerby 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 Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sowerby Bridge. However, there are services departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) station and arriving at Sowerby Bridge station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sowerby Bridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Manchester Airport station.
Manchester Airport (MAN) to Sowerby Bridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Wharf Street station.
The distance between Manchester Airport (MAN) and Sowerby Bridge is 45.4 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a bus from Manchester Airport to Wharf Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Shudehill Interchange, and Rochdale Interchange in around 2h 41m.