Colchester to Rochdale Buses

Colchester to Rochdale buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Colchester and Rochdale takes 9h 8m and the fastest bus takes 7h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Colchester 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.

9h 8m
Duration: 276 mi
Distance: £42
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the bus from Coach Stop to Coach Stationbus 717 / ...
Take the bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Stationbus A6
Take the bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus

8h 33m

£35–56

Colchester to Rochdale bus times

Buses run every 4 hours between Colchester and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 2:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 6:40 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 5:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Coach Station and take an average of 9h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:40 PM → 5:10 AM
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10h 30m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

2:35 AM → 12:44 PM
10h 9m • 3 changes
5:35 AM → 3:30 PM
9h 55m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 5:31 PM
8h 51m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 8:08 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

2:35 AM → 12:44 PM
10h 9m • 3 changes
5:35 AM → 3:30 PM
9h 55m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 5:31 PM
8h 51m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 8:08 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

2:35 AM → 12:44 PM
10h 9m • 3 changes
5:35 AM → 3:30 PM
9h 55m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 5:31 PM
8h 51m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 8:08 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

2:35 AM → 12:44 PM
10h 9m • 3 changes
5:35 AM → 1:55 PM
8h 20m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 5:14 PM
8h 24m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 8:08 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

2:35 AM → 12:39 PM
10h 4m • 3 changes
5:35 AM → 1:55 PM
8h 20m • 3 changes
8:50 AM → 5:10 PM
8h 20m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 8:05 PM
8h 10m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

2:35 AM → 12:44 PM
10h 9m • 3 changes
5:35 AM → 3:30 PM
9h 55m • 3 changes
8:40 AM → 5:31 PM
8h 51m • 3 changes
11:55 AM → 8:08 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Colchester 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.

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Colchester to Rochdale bus times

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:40 PM → 5:10 AMArrives next day

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

2:35 AM → 12:44 PM

5:35 AM → 3:30 PM

8:40 AM → 5:31 PM

11:55 AM → 8:08 PM

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

2:35 AM → 12:44 PM

5:35 AM → 3:30 PM

8:40 AM → 5:31 PM

11:55 AM → 8:08 PM

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

2:35 AM → 12:44 PM

5:35 AM → 3:30 PM

8:40 AM → 5:31 PM

11:55 AM → 8:08 PM

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

2:35 AM → 12:44 PM

5:35 AM → 1:55 PM

8:50 AM → 5:14 PM

11:55 AM → 8:08 PM

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

2:35 AM → 12:39 PM

5:35 AM → 1:55 PM

8:50 AM → 5:10 PM

11:55 AM → 8:05 PM

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

2:35 AM → 12:44 PM

5:35 AM → 3:30 PM

8:40 AM → 5:31 PM

11:55 AM → 8:08 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Colchester, England and Rochdale, England?

Bus from Coach Stop to Coach Station

Bus from Coach Station to Finchley Road Station

Bus from London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange

Bus trips from Colchester

Bus trips to Rochdale

Alternative transport options

6:40 PM → 5:10 AM
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