The average bus between Nelson and Rochdale takes 1h 52m and the fastest bus takes 1h 41m. There is a bus service every few hours from Nelson 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 2 hours between Nelson and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 10:38 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Nelson 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 Nelson to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Nelson station and arriving at Rochdale station via Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Nelson to Rochdale bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, depart from Beech Tree Close station.
Nelson to Rochdale bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Robert Street station.
The distance between Nelson and Rochdale is 24.2 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a bus from Beech Tree Close to Robert Street via Bus Station, Post Office, and St James Gardens in around 1h 27m.