The average bus between Rochdale and Irlam takes 1h 58m and the fastest bus takes 1h 32m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rochdale to Irlam. 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 5 times a day between Rochdale and Irlam. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Irlam at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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2h 5m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Rochdale to Irlam? 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.
No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Irlam. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange station and arriving at Lathom Road station via Shudehill Interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Rochdale to Irlam bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Rochdale Interchange station.
Rochdale to Irlam bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Lathom Road station.
The distance between Rochdale and Irlam is 26.3 km. The road distance is 32 km.
You can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Lathom Road via Shudehill Interchange in around 2h 10m.