Buses to Manchester from Rochdale

The journey to Manchester from Rochdale takes just 42 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 172 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Rochdale at 04:48.

Go North West schedule

Go North West operates between Rochdale and Manchester 7 days per week.

Metrolink schedule

Travel from Rochdale to Manchester with Metrolink in 42 minutes.

Your questions answered

• Is there a daily bus service between Rochdale and Manchester?

  Yes, buses operate daily from Rochdale to Manchester, departing as early as 04:48.

• How long is the bus trip from Rochdale to Manchester?

  The fastest bus to Manchester from Rochdale takes 42 minutes.

• How do I buy tickets for travel to Manchester from Rochdale?

  It's not yet possible to buy tickets for this trip directly from ByBus but we're working on it!

• Which bus companies operate between Rochdale and Manchester?

  Metrolink and Go North West run buses to Manchester from Rochdale.

• What time is the earliest bus from Rochdale to Manchester?

  The first bus to Manchester from Rochdale leaves at 04:48. The journey takes 42 minutes.

• When is the last bus to Manchester from Rochdale?

  The last bus leaves Rochdale at 23:36, arriving into Manchester at 23:51. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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