The average bus between Carlisle and Rochdale takes 5h 29m and the fastest bus takes 4h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Carlisle 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 twice daily between Carlisle and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 12:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Carlisle is at 10:45 AM which arrives into Rochdale at 3:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Central Coach Station and take an average of 5h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Carlisle to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Carlisle station and arriving at Rochdale station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
Carlisle to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.
Carlisle to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Carlisle and Rochdale is 150.9 km. The road distance is 209 km.
National Express operates a bus from Bus Station to Manchester Central Coach Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost £17–30 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
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