The average bus between Rochdale and Edinburgh takes 7h 51m and the fastest bus takes 7h 10m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rochdale to Edinburgh. 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 3 times a day between Rochdale and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 7:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 7h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Buchanan Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
Rochdale to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Shudehill Interchange station.
Rochdale to Edinburgh bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Princes Street station.
The distance between Rochdale and Edinburgh is 268 km. The road distance is 435 km.
You can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Princes Street via Shudehill Interchange and Buchanan Bus Station in around 7h 20m.