4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Manchester to Rochdale
Cheapest price
$0.00
Average price
$-0.01
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
51 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Manchester to Rochdale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Of the 8 buses that leave Manchester for Rochdale on Sun, Jun 21, 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 16 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 50 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
8:10 PM0h52Manchester9:02 PMRochdaleFind prices0 transfers- 8:40 PM0h52Manchester9:32 PMRochdaleFind prices0 transfers
- 9:10 PM0h52Manchester10:02 PMRochdaleFind prices0 transfers
- 9:40 PM0h51Manchester10:31 PMRochdaleFind prices0 transfers
- 10:10 PM0h51Manchester11:01 PMRochdaleFind prices0 transfers
- 11:10 PM0h50Manchester12:00 AMRochdaleFind prices0 transfers
- 11:42 PM0h50Manchester12:32 AMRochdaleFind prices0 transfers
- 9:40 PM0h51Manchester10:31 PMRochdaleFind prices0 transfers
- 10:10 PM0h51Manchester11:01 PMRochdaleFind prices0 transfers
- 10:40 PM0h51Manchester11:31 PMRochdaleFind prices0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester to Rochdale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Rochdale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 15m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, and a train costs an average of $2.
Distance: 9 miles (16 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$5 Average price Cheapest | $6 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
45m Average total duration Fastest 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Other travel options to Rochdale take longer:
Bus takes on average 32m.
Manchester to Rochdale Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 05:48AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 05:26AM | Arrival Time 06:11AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 05:42AM | Arrival Time 06:27AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 05:53AM | Arrival Time 06:38AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:14AM | Arrival Time 07:03AM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 07:12AM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 07:38AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 07:53AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 08:09AM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:08AM | Arrival Time 08:13AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:26AM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 08:37AM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:48AM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:54AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 09:02AM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 09:09AM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:19AM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:27AM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 09:54AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 10:04AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:14AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 10:24AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:34AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:44AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 10:54AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 11:04AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:14AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 11:24AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 11:34AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 11:44AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 11:54AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 12:04PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:14PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:24PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:34PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:02PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:32PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:02PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:31PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:01PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:31PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:42PM | Arrival Time 12:32AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0.00 |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester to Rochdale
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Take a bus from Manchester to Rochdale and enjoy the approximately 9 miles (16 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
There are 2 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:02, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 9 miles (16 km) distance in 45m.
Distance 9 miles (16 km) |
Average bus duration 32m |
Buses per day 2 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 28 days |
Bus providers: Bee Network from Manchester to RochdaleYou can travel by bus between Manchester to Rochdale with Bee Network for as low as $2 (€2). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Rochdale
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester to Rochdale by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rochdale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Manchester to Rochdale
Most Manchester to Rochdale buses use the Manchester, Coach Station to Rochdale, Interchange station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester and Rochdale bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Manchester station do buses to Rochdale leave from?
Getting to Manchester, Coach Station from Manchester city centre
Manchester, Coach Station bus station facilities and services
Manchester, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café at the Station (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located within the station for cash withdrawals.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Coach Station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Coach Station: Ramps, assistance.
Getting to Manchester, Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester, Airport is 2 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester, Airport bus station facilities and services
Manchester, Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King (in the station), Giraffe (in the station).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the airport, offering multiple currency options.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester, Airport.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester, Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester, Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Which Rochdale station do buses from Manchester arrive at?
Rochdale, Interchange bus station facilities and services
Rochdale, Interchange has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Rochdale, Interchange: The place has an entrance that is wheelchair-accessible.
More options for your journey from Manchester to Rochdale
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Most popular buses to and from Rochdale and Manchester
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