The average bus between Hartlepool and Rochdale takes 9h 4m and the fastest bus takes 5h 13m. The bus service runs several times per day from Hartlepool 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 5 times a day between Hartlepool and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 6:16 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 9:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station Express Lounge and take an average of 9h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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13h 33m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Hartlepool 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 Hartlepool to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Rochdale station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 4m.
Hartlepool to Rochdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.
Hartlepool to Rochdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach North East, arrive at John Street station.
The distance between Hartlepool and Rochdale is 133.7 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a bus from York Road - Central Library to John Street via Bus Station Express Lounge, Leeds City Bus Station, and Halifax Bus Station in around 5h 43m.