The average bus between Plymouth and Rochdale takes 9h 13m and the fastest bus takes 8h 24m. The bus service runs several times per day from Plymouth 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 Plymouth and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 5:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Plymouth is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 12:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Cabot Circus and take an average of 9h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Plymouth 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 Plymouth to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Plymouth station and arriving at Rochdale station via Cabot Circus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.
Plymouth to Rochdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, depart from Plymouth Coach Station.
Plymouth to Rochdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach South West, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Book your Plymouth to Rochdale bus tickets online with Stagecoach South West, FlixBus and Bee Network.
The distance between Plymouth and Rochdale is 385.7 km. The road distance is 486 km.
You can take a bus from Plymouth Coach Station to Rochdale Interchange via Cabot Circus, Bristol Bus Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 9h 35m.