The average bus between Birkenhead and Rochdale takes 2h 58m and the fastest bus takes 2h 29m. There is a bus service every few hours from Birkenhead to Rochdale. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run hourly between Birkenhead and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 2:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Birkenhead is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 10:18 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Central Coach Station and take an average of 2h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Birkenhead to Rochdale? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Birkenhead to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Birkenhead station and arriving at Rochdale station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 58m.
Birkenhead to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Liverpool, Liverpool One station.
Birkenhead to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Rochdale Interchange station.
Book your Birkenhead to Rochdale bus tickets online with National Express, Bee Network and The Burnley Bus Company.
The distance between Birkenhead and Rochdale is 62.1 km. The road distance is 92 km.
You can take a bus from Liverpool, Liverpool One to Rochdale Interchange via Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Shudehill Interchange in around 3h 4m.