The average bus between Rochdale and Blackpool takes 2h 34m and the fastest bus takes 2h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rochdale to Blackpool. 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 4 hours between Rochdale and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 4:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 9:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 2h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Blackpool station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Rochdale to Blackpool bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Rochdale Interchange station.
Rochdale to Blackpool bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at National Express Coach Facility station.
The distance between Rochdale and Blackpool is 62.9 km. The road distance is 101 km.
You can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to National Express Coach Facility via Shudehill Interchange and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 3h 38m.