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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rawtenstall and Greater Manchester takes 1h 35m and the fastest bus takes 1h 5m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Rawtenstall to Greater Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 35m
Duration
20 mi
Distance
£5
Average price
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Bus, line 41 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Bus station to Printworksbus bus X43
  2. Take the bus from Printworks to Grandale Streetbus bus 41
1h 17m
£5

Rawtenstall to Greater Manchester bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Rawtenstall and Greater Manchester. The earliest departure is at 12:04 AM at night, and the last departure from Rawtenstall is at 5:38 PM which arrives into Greater Manchester at 6:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyBee Network1h 31m • 1 change

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyBee Network1h 36m • 1 change

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyBee Network1h 24m • 1 change

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyBee Network1h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyBee Network6h 9m • 1 change

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyBee Network1h 10m • 1 change

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyBee Network1h 22m • 1 change

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyBee Network1h 13m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyBee Network7h 26m • 1 change

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyBee Network1h 10m • 1 change

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyBee Network1h 10m • 1 change

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    The Burnley Bus CompanyBee Network1h 10m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rawtenstall to Greater Manchester? 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.

Map of how to get from Rawtenstall to Greater Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 20.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Bus station to Grandale Street via Printworks in around 1h 17m.

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