Rochdale to Cardiff Buses

Rochdale to Cardiff buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rochdale and Cardiff takes 7h 15m and the fastest bus takes 6h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rochdale to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 15m
Duration: 223 mi
Distance: £32
Average price: 5 times a day
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Take the bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Stationbus Uk071
Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Roadbus Uk940 / ...

8h 2m

£27–40

Rochdale to Cardiff bus times

Buses run 5 times a day between Rochdale and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 5:06 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 7h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:29 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
10:29 AM → 6:35 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
11:59 AM → 7:30 PM
7h 31m • 2 changes
1:49 PM → 8:25 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:29 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
10:29 AM → 6:35 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
11:59 AM → 7:30 PM
7h 31m • 2 changes
1:49 PM → 8:25 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:29 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
10:29 AM → 6:35 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
11:59 AM → 7:30 PM
7h 31m • 2 changes
1:49 PM → 8:25 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:29 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
10:29 AM → 6:35 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
11:59 AM → 7:30 PM
7h 31m • 2 changes
1:49 PM → 8:25 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:29 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 46m • 2 changes
10:29 AM → 6:35 PM
8h 6m • 2 changes
11:59 AM → 7:30 PM
7h 31m • 2 changes
1:49 PM → 8:25 PM
6h 36m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:44 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 31m • 2 changes
10:26 AM → 6:35 PM
8h 9m • 2 changes
11:55 AM → 7:30 PM
7h 35m • 2 changes
1:45 PM → 8:25 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:37 AM → 2:15 PM
6h 38m • 2 changes
10:30 AM → 6:35 PM
8h 5m • 2 changes
12:00 PM → 7:30 PM
7h 30m • 2 changes
1:45 PM → 8:25 PM
6h 40m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochdale to Cardiff? 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.

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Rochdale to Cardiff bus times

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:29 AM → 2:15 PM

10:29 AM → 6:35 PM

11:59 AM → 7:30 PM

1:49 PM → 8:25 PM

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:29 AM → 2:15 PM

10:29 AM → 6:35 PM

11:59 AM → 7:30 PM

1:49 PM → 8:25 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:29 AM → 2:15 PM

10:29 AM → 6:35 PM

11:59 AM → 7:30 PM

1:49 PM → 8:25 PM

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:29 AM → 2:15 PM

10:29 AM → 6:35 PM

11:59 AM → 7:30 PM

1:49 PM → 8:25 PM

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:29 AM → 2:15 PM

10:29 AM → 6:35 PM

11:59 AM → 7:30 PM

1:49 PM → 8:25 PM

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:44 AM → 2:15 PM

10:26 AM → 6:35 PM

11:55 AM → 7:30 PM

1:45 PM → 8:25 PM

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

7:37 AM → 2:15 PM

10:30 AM → 6:35 PM

12:00 PM → 7:30 PM

1:45 PM → 8:25 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Cardiff, Wales?

Bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Bristol Bus Station

Bus from Bristol Bus Station to Cardiff North Road

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