The average bus between Rochdale and Glasgow takes 6h 17m and the fastest bus takes 5h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rochdale to Glasgow. 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 Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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6h 41m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Glasgow station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
Rochdale to Glasgow bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Rochdale Interchange station.
Rochdale to Glasgow bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Buchanan Bus Station.
The distance between Rochdale and Glasgow is 284 km. The road distance is 361 km.
You can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Buchanan Bus Station via Shudehill Interchange in around 5h 36m.