Buses to Rochdale from Manchester

The journey to Rochdale from Manchester takes just 41 minutes.

Buses operate daily with up to 175 services per day. Depending on the day of travel, the first bus departs Manchester at 00:12.

Go North West schedule

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

Metrolink schedule

Travel from Manchester to Rochdale with Metrolink in 41 minutes.

Your questions answered

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

  Yes, buses operate daily from Manchester to Rochdale, departing as early as 00:12.

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

  The fastest bus to Rochdale from Manchester takes 41 minutes.

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

  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 Manchester and Rochdale?

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

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

  The first bus to Rochdale from Manchester leaves at 00:12. The journey takes 41 minutes.

• When is the last bus to Rochdale from Manchester?

  The last bus leaves Manchester at 23:42, arriving into Rochdale at 23:58. Get there in plenty of time so you don't miss it.

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