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Glasgow to Rochdale buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Glasgow and Rochdale takes 7h 14m and the fastest bus takes 6h 5m. The bus runs, on average, 2 times per week 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.

7h 14m
Duration
223 mi
Distance
£32
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Glasgow to Rochdale bus times

Buses run twice a week between Glasgow and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 10:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Glasgow is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusBee Network8h 24m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    FlixBusBee Network6h 5m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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.

Map of how to get from Glasgow to Rochdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 223.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Rochdale, England?

FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange every 3 hours. Tickets cost £25–40 and the journey takes 4h.

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