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Rochdale to Ellesmere Port buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rochdale and Ellesmere Port takes 4h 33m and the fastest bus takes 3h 28m. There is a bus service every few hours from Rochdale to Ellesmere Port. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 33m
Duration
98 mi
Distance
£14
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Line 17 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 17 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Whitechapel to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchangebus bus 1 / ...
4h 45m
£11–18

Rochdale to Ellesmere Port bus times

Buses run hourly between Rochdale and Ellesmere Port. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Ellesmere Port at 7:13 AM. All services require a transfer at Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 4h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire7h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 37m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire4h 33m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire4h 3m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire4h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 37m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire4h 33m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire4h 33m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire4h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 28m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire4h 13m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire4h 13m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 56m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 41m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire4h 28m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire4h 8m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 41m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire3h 37m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire4h 33m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Merseyside & South Lancashire4h 3m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochdale to Ellesmere Port? 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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  • Distance: 97.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Ellesmere Port, England?

You can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Ellesmere Port Bus Interchange via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, Queen Square Bus Station, and Whitechapel in around 4h 45m.

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