The average bus between Derby and Rochdale takes 7h 14m and the fastest bus takes 4h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Derby 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 3 times a day between Derby and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus Station and take an average of 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Derby 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 Derby to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Rochdale station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
Derby to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Derby Bus Station.
Derby to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at John Street station.
The distance between Derby and Rochdale is 89.5 km. The road distance is 168 km.
You can take a bus from Derby Bus Station to John Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Halifax Bus Station in around 5h 10m.