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How to get fromGreater Manchester to Sowerby Bridgeby bus, train, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Greater Manchester to Sowerby Bridge by bus, train, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Line 41 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Grandale Street to Victoria Rail Stationbus bus 41
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Sowerby Bridgetrain train Manchester Victoria - Leeds / ...
    1h 27m
    £10–20

  2. Drive  27.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Greater Manchester to Sowerby Bridgecar car 27.6 mi
    46 min
    £7–10

  3. Line 17 bus, line 587 bus

    1. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus bus 17 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Wharf Streetbus bus 587
    2h 47m

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Greater Manchester to Sowerby Bridgetaxi taxi 27.6 mi
    46 min
    £120–150

  5. Line 111 bus, tram, train

    1. Take the bus from Horton Road to Charlotte Streetbus bus 111
    2. Take the tram from St Peter's Square to Rochdale Railway Stationtram tram
    3. Take the train from Rochdale to Sowerby Bridgetrain train
    2h 23m
    £12–20

Greater Manchester to Sowerby Bridge by bus and train

Calendar317Weekly Services
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket£10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 27m

What companies run services between Greater Manchester, England and Sowerby Bridge, England?

You can take a bus from Grandale Street to Wharf Street via Printworks, Shudehill Interchange, and Rochdale Interchange in around 2h 47m.

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