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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rochdale and Greater Manchester takes 1h 35m and the fastest bus takes 1h 15m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Rochdale to Greater Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 35m
Duration
15 mi
Distance
£4
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Rochdale to Greater Manchester bus times

Buses run every 20 minutes between Rochdale and Greater Manchester. The earliest departure is at 4:48 AM at night, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:14 PM which arrives into Greater Manchester at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 1h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 26m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 31m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 32m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 35m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 30m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 40m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 21m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 26m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 16m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 17m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 26m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 16m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 17m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 26m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 16m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 17m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 26m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 16m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 17m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 29m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 26m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 16m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 17m • 1 change
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    Bee NetworkBee Network1h 29m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochdale to Greater Manchester? 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 Greater Manchester.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 15.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 35m

What companies run services between Rochdale, England and Greater Manchester, England?

You can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Horton Road via Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens in around 1h 40m.

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