The average bus between Glasgow and Rochdale takes 6h 13m and the fastest bus takes 5h 49m. The bus service runs several times per day from Glasgow 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 Glasgow and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 8:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 4:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

6h 5m • 1 change

6h 5m • 1 change
Arrives next day

6h 30m • 1 change

6h 8m • 1 change

6h 23m • 1 change
Arrives next day

6h 30m • 1 change

6h 8m • 1 change

6h 23m • 1 change
Arrives next day

6h 30m • 1 change

6h 8m • 1 change

6h 23m • 1 change
Arrives next day

6h 30m • 1 change
Want to know about travelling from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Glasgow station and arriving at Rochdale station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
Glasgow to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Glasgow to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
Book your Glasgow to Rochdale bus tickets online with FlixBus and Bee Network.
The distance between Glasgow and Rochdale is 284 km. The road distance is 359 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £25–45 and the journey takes 4h.