Bristol to Rochdale Buses

Bristol to Rochdale buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Bristol and Rochdale takes 4h 58m and the fastest bus takes 4h 39m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bristol 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.

4h 58m
Duration: 179 mi
Distance: £25
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Bus, line 17 bus

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Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk071
Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Rochdale Interchangebus 17 / ...

4h 57m

£21–31

Bristol to Rochdale bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Bristol and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 8:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bristol is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 4h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

11:45 AM → 5:00 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:17 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:03 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
7:30 PM → 12:09 AM
Arrives next day
4h 39m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:34 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 5:00 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:17 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:03 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:34 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 5:00 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:17 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:03 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:34 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:44 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:15 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:06 PM
4h 46m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:40 PM
5h 5m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 4:40 PM
4h 55m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:15 PM
5h 10m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:31 PM
5h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:34 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 5:00 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:17 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:03 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:35 AM → 1:34 PM
4h 59m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 5:00 PM
5h 15m • 1 change
2:05 PM → 7:17 PM
5h 12m • 1 change
5:20 PM → 10:03 PM
4h 43m • 1 change
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