What is the cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Bretherton?

The cheapest way to get from Greater Manchester to Bretherton is to line 41 bus and bus which costs £8 - £12 and takes 2h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Bretherton?

The fastest way to get from Greater Manchester to Bretherton is to drive which takes 50 min and costs £8 - £12.

Is there a direct bus between Greater Manchester and Bretherton?

No, there is no direct bus from Greater Manchester to Bretherton. However, there are services departing from Grandale Street and arriving at Toll Bar via Shudehill Interchange and Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 50m.

How far is it from Greater Manchester to Bretherton?

The distance between Greater Manchester and Bretherton is 40 miles. The road distance is 34.4 miles.

How do I travel from Greater Manchester to Bretherton without a car?

The best way to get from Greater Manchester to Bretherton without a car is to train and bus which takes 1h 38m and costs £15 - £27.

How long does it take to get from Greater Manchester to Bretherton?

It takes approximately 1h 38m to get from Greater Manchester to Bretherton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Greater Manchester to Bretherton bus from?

Greater Manchester to Bretherton bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Grandale Street station.

Where does the Greater Manchester to Bretherton bus arrive?

Greater Manchester to Bretherton bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Victoria Rail Station.

Can I drive from Greater Manchester to Bretherton?

Yes, the driving distance between Greater Manchester to Bretherton is 34 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Greater Manchester to Bretherton.

Where can I stay near Bretherton?

There are 2177+ hotels available in Bretherton.

Greater Manchester to Bretherton - 4 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Bretherton by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Prestontrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2. Take the bus from Railway Station to Toll Barbus 2 / ...
1h 38m
£16–27
Line 41 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grandale Street to Victoria Rail Stationbus 41
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Toll Barbus 2 / ...
2h 50m
£9–12
Drive 34.2 mi
1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Brethertoncar 34.2 mi
50 min
£9–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Greater Manchester to Brethertontaxi 34.2 mi
50 min
£75–90

Greater Manchester to Bretherton by bus and train

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1h 38mAverage Duration

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Distance: 39.9 mi
Duration: 1h 38m

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

You can take a bus from Grandale Street to Toll Bar via Victoria Rail Station, Shudehill Interchange, and Bus Station in around 2h 50m.

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