The average bus between Lancaster and Rochdale takes 4h 53m and the fastest bus takes 3h 24m. There is an hourly bus service from Lancaster 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 hourly between Lancaster and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 5:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 4h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Lancaster 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 Lancaster to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Rochdale station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
Lancaster to Rochdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from George Street station.
Lancaster to Rochdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Rochdale Interchange station.
The distance between Lancaster and Rochdale is 63.7 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a bus from George Street to Rochdale Interchange via Bus Station and Bolton Interchange in around 4h 41m.