The average bus between Preston and Rochdale takes 3h 9m and the fastest bus takes 2h 31m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Preston 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 20 minutes between Preston and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 5:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
3h 8m • 1 change3h 10m • 1 change3h 12m • 1 change3h 17m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Preston 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 Preston to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Preston station and arriving at Rochdale station via Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
Preston to Rochdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Church Street station.
Preston to Rochdale bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Rochdale Interchange station.
The distance between Preston and Rochdale is 39.6 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a bus from Church Street to Rochdale Interchange via Bolton Interchange in around 3h 7m.