The average bus between Paignton and Rochdale takes 11h 30m and the fastest bus takes 8h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Paignton 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 3 times a day between Paignton and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Paignton is at 10:25 AM which arrives into Rochdale at 10:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Exeter and take an average of 11h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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11h 41m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Paignton 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 Paignton to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Paignton station and arriving at Rochdale station via Bampfylde Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 30m.
Paignton to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Great Western Road station.
Paignton to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Book your Paignton to Rochdale bus tickets online with National Express, FlixBus and Bee Network.
The distance between Paignton and Rochdale is 366.8 km. The road distance is 450 km.
You can take a bus from Great Western Road to Rochdale Interchange via Exeter, Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 10h 15m.