The average bus between Northampton and Rochdale takes 6h 6m and the fastest bus takes 4h 52m. The bus service runs several times per day from Northampton 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 5 times a day between Northampton and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 1:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Northampton is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 4:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Coventry and take an average of 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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6h 28m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Northampton 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 Northampton to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Northampton Town Centre station and arriving at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station via Coventry station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Northampton to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Northampton Town Centre station.
Northampton to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
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The distance between Northampton and Rochdale is 174.3 km. The road distance is 209 km.
You can take a bus from Northampton Town Centre to Rochdale Interchange via Coventry, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 6h 11m.