The average train between Birmingham and Sowerby Bridge takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 25m. There is a train service every few hours from Birmingham 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.
Trains run hourly between Birmingham and Sowerby Bridge. The earliest departure is at 6:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Birmingham is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Sowerby Bridge at 6:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge. However, there are services departing from Birmingham station and arriving at Sowerby Bridge station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.
Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Sowerby Bridge station.
Book your Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge train tickets online with Cross Country, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Birmingham and Sowerby Bridge is 136.6 km. The road distance is 178 km.
You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Sowerby Bridge via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 47m.