The average bus between Kilmarnock and Rochdale takes 7h 44m and the fastest bus takes 6h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 9:12 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 4:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Buchanan Bus Station and take an average of 7h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Rochdale station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 44m.
Kilmarnock to Rochdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, depart from Buchanan Bus Station.
Kilmarnock to Rochdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach West Scotland, arrive at Shudehill Interchange station.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Rochdale is 268.1 km. The road distance is 396 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Shudehill Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £24–45 and the journey takes 4h.