The average bus between Brighton and Rochdale takes 9h 48m and the fastest bus takes 8h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Brighton 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 3 times a day between Brighton and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 8:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Brighton is at 5:17 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 3:29 AM. All services require a transfer at London Heathrow Airport and take an average of 9h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Brighton 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 Brighton to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Brighton station and arriving at Rochdale station via Heathrow Central Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
Brighton to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Preston Circus station.
Brighton to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Book your Brighton to Rochdale bus tickets online with National Express, FlixBus and Bee Network.
The distance between Brighton and Rochdale is 339.2 km. The road distance is 432 km.
You can take a bus from Preston Circus to Rochdale Interchange via London Heathrow Airport, Newhall Street, and Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 8m.