The average bus between Chelmsford and Rochdale takes 8h 9m and the fastest bus takes 7h 22m. There is a bus service every few hours from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 4:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 7:06 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 3:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 1m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Rochdale station via Finchley Road Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
Chelmsford to Rochdale bus services, operated by First Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Chelmsford to Rochdale bus services, operated by First Essex, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Chelmsford and Rochdale is 274 km. The road distance is 423 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station to Rochdale Interchange via Coach Station, Finchley Road Station, London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant), Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 8h 25m.