The average bus between Rochdale and Crawley takes 8h 25m and the fastest bus takes 7h 17m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rochdale to Crawley. 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 Crawley. The earliest departure is at 3:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Crawley at 11:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 8h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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7h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rochdale to Crawley? 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 Rochdale to Crawley. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Crawley station via Gatwick Airport North Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
Rochdale to Crawley bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Rochdale to Crawley bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Gatwick Airport North Terminal station.
The distance between Rochdale and Crawley is 309 km. The road distance is 410 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Gatwick Airport North Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 6h 15m.