What is the cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge?

The cheapest way to get from Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge is to bus and line 17 bus which costs £12 - £18 and takes 4h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge?

The fastest way to get from Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge is to drive which takes 2h 19m and costs £26 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Birmingham and Sowerby Bridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge. However, there are services departing from Millennium Point and arriving at Wharf Street via Shudehill Interchange and Rochdale Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Birmingham and Sowerby Bridge?

No, there is no direct train from Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge. However, there are services departing from Birmingham New Street and arriving at Sowerby Bridge via Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.

How far is it from Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge?

The distance between Birmingham and Sowerby Bridge is 111 miles. The road distance is 105.1 miles.

How do I travel from Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge without a car?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £75.

How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge?

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge bus from?

Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Millennium Point station.

Where do I catch the Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge train from?

Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Birmingham New Street station.

Train or bus from Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge?

The best way to get from Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge is to train via Manchester which takes 2h 44m and costs £35 - £75. Alternatively, you can bus and line 17 bus and line 587 bus, which costs and takes 4h 1m.

Where does the Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge bus arrive?

Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge train arrive?

Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge is 105 miles. It takes approximately 2h 19m to drive from Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge.

How do I get a train ticket from Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge?

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Where can I stay near Sowerby Bridge?

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Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 17 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge by train, bus, or car

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Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Sowerby Bridgetrain Manchester Victoria - Leeds / ...
2h 44m
£37–74
Bus, line 17 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Birmingham - Jennens Road to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk076 / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 17 / ...
4h 36m
£12–17
Bus, line 17 bus, line 587 bus
1. Take the bus from Millennium Point to Shudehill Interchangebus
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 17 / ...
3. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Wharf Streetbus 587
4h 1m
Drive 104.5 mi
1. Drive from Birmingham to Sowerby Bridgecar 104.5 mi
2h 19m
£26–38
Train
1. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
2. Take the train from Leeds to Sowerby Bridgetrain Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
2h 56m
£56–86

Birmingham to Sowerby Bridge by train and tram

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Distance: 110.5 mi
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between Birmingham, England and Sowerby Bridge, England?

You can take a train from Birmingham New Street to Sowerby Bridge via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Millennium Point to Wharf Street via Shudehill Interchange and Rochdale Interchange in around 4h 1m.

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