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Cardiff to Rochdale buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Cardiff and Rochdale takes 6h 47m and the fastest bus takes 5h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff 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.

6h 47m
Duration
221 mi
Distance
£32
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Bus

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  1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Bristol Bus Stationbus bus Uk940 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus bus Uk071
7h 21m
£27–39

Cardiff to Rochdale bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Bus Station and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network7h 13m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network5h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network6h 49m • 2 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network6h 30m • 2 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network7h 13m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network5h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network6h 49m • 2 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network6h 30m • 2 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network7h 13m • 2 changes

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network5h 59m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network6h 49m • 2 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network8h 5m • 2 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network6h 30m • 2 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network7h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network6h 49m • 2 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network7h 15m • 2 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network6h 30m • 2 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network7h 13m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network6h 49m • 2 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network6h 59m • 2 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network6h 35m • 2 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network7h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network6h 55m • 2 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network6h 55m • 2 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network6h 35m • 2 changes

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    FlixBusFlixBusBee Network7h 41m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Rochdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 221.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Rochdale, England?

You can take a bus from Cardiff North Road to Rochdale Interchange via Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 21m.

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