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Trip Overview

The average bus between Preston and Rochdale takes 3h 3m and the fastest bus takes 2h 30m. The bus runs at least 2 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.

3h 3m
Duration
35 mi
Distance
Every 30 minutes
Frequency

Bus, line 464 bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Pole Street to Bus Stationbus bus 59 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 7 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Robert Streetbus bus 464
2h 44m

Preston to Rochdale bus times

Buses run every 30 minutes between Preston and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 3h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company8h 28m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 37m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 37m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 37m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 37m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 37m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 41m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 41m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 33m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 33m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 33m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 33m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 37m • 2 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 47m • 2 changes

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    Stagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireThe Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Blackburn Bus Company2h 45m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

Map of how to get from Preston to Rochdale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 34.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

What companies run services between Preston, England and Rochdale, England?

You can take a bus from Pole Street to Robert Street via Bus Station and Bus Station in around 2h 44m.

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