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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rochdale and Formby takes 4h 57m and the fastest bus takes 3h 49m. There is a bus service every few hours from Rochdale to Formby. 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 57m
Duration
59 mi
Distance
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 464 bus, line 481 bus, line 59 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Health Centrebus bus 464
  2. Take the bus from Health Centre to Arrival Standbus bus 481
  3. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus bus 59 / ...
  4. Take the bus from Bus Station to Duke Streetbus bus X2
  5. Take the bus from Duke Street to Alderson Crescentbus bus 47
4h 22m

Rochdale to Formby bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Rochdale and Formby. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Formby at 5:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Health Centre and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 3m • 4 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 37m • 4 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 27m • 4 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 3m • 4 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 37m • 4 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 27m • 4 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 3m • 4 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 37m • 4 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 27m • 4 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 3m • 4 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 37m • 4 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 27m • 4 changes

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    The Blackburn Bus CompanyThe Burnley Bus CompanyStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North LancashireStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 25m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochdale to Formby? 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.

Map of how to get from Rochdale to Formby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 59 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Formby, England?

You can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Alderson Crescent via Health Centre, Arrival Stand, Bus Station, Bus Station, and Duke Street in around 4h 22m.

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