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Overview: Bus from Manchester to Rochdale
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Manchester to Rochdale run on average 1 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $6 but you can travel from only $4 by train.
There are 1 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.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $4
Distance 9 miles (16 km) |
Average bus duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 45m |
First bus 12:02 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $4
Frequently asked questions about your Manchester to Rochdale trip
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Manchester to Rochdale.
Cheap bus tickets from Manchester to Rochdale can start from as little as $6 when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Manchester to Rochdale is $6 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The earliest bus from Manchester to Rochdale leaves at 12:02 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest bus from Manchester to Rochdale leaves at 11:58 PM.
Yes, there are 1 direct buses a day from Manchester to Rochdale with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
Manchester to Rochdale Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 05:25AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 05:48AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 05:55AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 05:26AM | Arrival Time 06:11AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 05:42AM | Arrival Time 06:27AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 05:53AM | Arrival Time 06:38AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:05AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 0h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:14AM | Arrival Time 07:03AM | Duration 0h49 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 07:12AM | Duration 0h47 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:35AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 07:38AM | Duration 0h53 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 07:53AM | Duration 0h58 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:05AM | Arrival Time 08:09AM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:08AM | Arrival Time 08:13AM | Duration 1h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:26AM | Duration 1h11 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 08:37AM | Duration 1h12 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 08:48AM | Duration 1h13 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 08:54AM | Duration 1h09 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 09:02AM | Duration 1h07 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 09:09AM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:19AM | Duration 1h04 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:25AM | Arrival Time 09:27AM | Duration 1h02 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:35AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:55AM | Arrival Time 09:54AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 10:04AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 10:14AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 10:24AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:35AM | Arrival Time 10:34AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 10:44AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 10:54AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:05AM | Arrival Time 11:04AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 11:14AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 11:24AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 11:34AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 11:44AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 11:54AM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 12:04PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:14PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:25AM | Arrival Time 12:24PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 12:34PM | Duration 0h59 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 09:02PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 09:32PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 10:02PM | Duration 0h52 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:31PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 11:01PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 11:31PM | Duration 0h51 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:10PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Bee Network | Departure Time 11:42PM | Arrival Time 12:32AM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $0 |
Why should you book Manchester to Rochdale buses with Omio?
National Express operates all buses services from Manchester to Rochdale.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Manchester to Rochdale.
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare National Express with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Manchester to Rochdale.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Manchester to Rochdale.
Bus providers: National Express from Manchester to RochdaleYou can travel by bus between Manchester to Rochdale with National Express for as low as $4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
National Express
About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
45m
Cheapest National Express Price
$6
National Express frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.
Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Manchester and Rochdale
Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.
When taking a bus from Manchester to Rochdale, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to Rochdale. You can also check all possible bus companies who offer a service between Manchester and Rochdale and compare the amenities they offer before buying a bus ticket.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the bus from Manchester to Rochdale:
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the bus from Manchester to Rochdale for bus company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your bus ticket from Manchester to Rochdale depends on the bus companies:
- National Express
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the bus with bus company {providersWithBike}.
Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Manchester to Rochdale.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a bus ticket from Manchester to Rochdale:
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a bus ticket from Manchester to Rochdale:
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Manchester to Rochdale.
You can reserve your seat on the bus from Manchester to Rochdale with the following bus company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the bus from Manchester to Rochdale with the following bus company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the bus from Manchester to Rochdale with the following bus company: National Express.
Complete guide to Rochdale
Things to do in Rochdale
Discover the best of Rochdale — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Rochdale trip today.
- Recommended
Rochdale Town Hall Museum
Gallery and museum space within the magnificent town hall, presenting civic history, art, and architecture in one of Rochdale’s signature buildings.
- Recommended
Rochdale Pioneers Museum
Community heritage centre celebrating the Rochdale Pioneers and cooperative movement near its place of origin. Historically important and locally significant.
- Must visit
Hollingworth Lake Country Park
Large country park with a boating lake, waterside paths, and moorland views. One of the area’s best outdoor escapes for walking and scenery.
- Recommended
Rochdale Canal Towpath
Historic canal corridor with towpaths, locks, and waterside heritage. Ideal for an easy urban walk linking industry, architecture, and local character.
- Recommended
Town Hall Square
Main civic square framed by landmark buildings and public events. A practical starting point for exploring central Rochdale on foot.
Meat And Potato Pie
A rich savoury pie of minced beef and onion in shortcrust pastry, long associated with Greater Manchester chip shops and home cooking.
- Gluten-free
Bury Black Pudding
Black pudding from nearby Bury is a classic local breakfast item, made with pork, oats and seasoning, and widely eaten across Rochdale.
Black Pudding Barm
A soft white barm filled with sliced black pudding, often served with brown sauce. It is a beloved quick breakfast in Greater Manchester.
Bombay Brew
Popular Indian restaurant with a long-standing reputation for curries, grilled dishes and a lively but comfortable atmosphere.
The Royal Toby Restaurant
Established Rochdale restaurant known for refined Indian cuisine, polished service and a smart contemporary setting.
The Baillie Arms
Traditional pub dining venue serving British favourites, ales and Sunday roasts in a historic inn setting near Rochdale.
British pound sterling (£)
More affordable than London and many UK cities, with cheaper stays, dining, and local transport for visitors.
Average meal costs
- Budget
- £6-12 for fast food or a simple meal.
- Mid-range
- £15-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
- Fine dining
- £45+ per person for upscale dining.
- Coffee
- £2.50-4 for coffee.
Tipping culture
Restaurants may add service; if not, tip about 10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Tipping in cafes is optional.
Bee Network
Get the appOfficial public transport app
Prices
- Single ticket
- £2.00
- Day pass
- £5.00
To the city center
Rochdale Interchange -> Rochdale Town Hall, Rochdale
- Distance
- 0.5 km
- Travel time
- 8 min
- Contactless payment is accepted on Bee Network trams and many local buses. Check the operator if you use a non-Bee bus service.
- Rochdale Interchange combines tram and bus services in one hub, making transfers easy for the town centre and Greater Manchester.
Plan your visit to Rochdale
Get destination-focused answers for the end of your trip, including what to do, when to go, practical entry details, and tips for making the most of your time in Rochdale.
The currency used in the United Kingdom is the British Pound Sterling (GBP). For travelers, using a card is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially in cities and for transportation tickets, though carrying some cash can be useful for small purchases or in rural areas.
In Rochdale, travelers should be cautious of petty theft, particularly pickpocketing in busy areas and public transport. Avoid unlicensed taxis and be wary of scams involving overpriced or fake tickets for local transport. It's advisable to stay alert in crowded places and secure personal belongings to ensure a safe visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.
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.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Rochdale including taking a train and bus.
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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.
Departure bus stations in Manchester
Arrival bus stations in Rochdale
Which Manchester station do buses to Rochdale leave from?
Buses from Manchester to Rochdale leave from Manchester, Coach Station. The station is from Manchester city centre at Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom.
Manchester, Coach StationChorlton St, Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom
City-centre transport
Getting to Manchester, Coach Station from Manchester city centre
Bus42A, 43, 42, 101, 85, 85A, 111, 263, 142, 143, 87, 41, 18, 33, 86, 15, 250, 42B, 42C, 103, 102 · 1m · $3 · every ~231 min
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.
Which Rochdale station do buses from Manchester arrive at?
Buses from Manchester to Rochdale arrive at Rochdale, Interchange. Rochdale, Interchange is from Rochdale city centre.
Rochdale, InterchangeRochdale OL16 1TU, UK
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.
Bus stations for Manchester to Rochdale
Check bus stations information for Manchester and Rochdale, including where buses depart and arrive on this route.
Passengers board the bus most frequently from Manchester, Coach Station, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Rochdale, Interchange, located 0 away from the city centre.
Most popular bus connections from Manchester
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