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Leicester to Rochdale buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Leicester and Rochdale takes 7h 17m and the fastest bus takes 4h 37m. The bus runs, on average, 4 times per week from Leicester 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 17m
Duration
119 mi
Distance
£17
Average price
4 times a week
Frequency

Leicester to Rochdale bus times

Buses run 4 times a week between Leicester and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 4:10 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 7h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    FlixBusBee Network14h 54m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusBee Network4h 37m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBee Network4h 45m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBee Network4h 52m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Leicester 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 Leicester to Rochdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 119 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Rochdale, England?

You can take a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Rochdale Interchange via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 46m.

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