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Trip Overview

The average bus between Formby and Rochdale takes 5h 27m and the fastest bus takes 3h 48m. There is a bus service every few hours from Formby 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.

5h 27m
Duration
62 mi
Distance
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Bus, line 481 bus, line 464 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Duke Street to Bus Stationbus bus X2
  2. Take the bus from Interchange to Bus Stationbus bus 481
  3. Take the bus from Bus station to Robert Streetbus bus 464
4h 16m

Formby to Rochdale bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Formby and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Formby is at 10:05 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Duke Street and take an average of 5h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company4h 23m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company9h 41m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company10h 58m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company4h 10m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company4h 31m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company4h 31m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company4h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company4h 10m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company4h 31m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company4h 31m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company4h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company4h 10m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company4h 31m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company4h 31m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company4h 10m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company4h 10m • 4 changes

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    Arriva UKStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company4h 31m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company4h 31m • 4 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Burnley Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company4h 10m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Formby 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 Formby to Rochdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 61.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

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

You can take a bus from Formby Gardens to Robert Street via Duke Street, Bus Station, Interchange, and Bus station in around 4h 16m.

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