The average bus between Leeds and Rochdale takes 3h 24m and the fastest bus takes 2h 6m. The bus service runs several times per day from Leeds 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 every 3 hours between Leeds and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leeds is at 10:34 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Leeds to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Leeds station and arriving at Rochdale station via Halifax Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
Leeds to Rochdale bus services, operated by First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, depart from Wellington Q station.
Leeds to Rochdale bus services, operated by First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, arrive at John Street station.
Book your Leeds to Rochdale bus tickets online with First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield and Team Pennine.
The distance between Leeds and Rochdale is 44.6 km. The road distance is 54 km.
You can take a bus from Wellington Q to John Street via Halifax Bus Station in around 2h 36m.