The average bus between Rochdale and Nelson Station takes 2h 1m and the fastest bus takes 1h 36m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rochdale to Nelson Station. 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 Nelson Station. The earliest departure is at 8:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Nelson Station at 10:46 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus station and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 9m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rochdale to Nelson Station? 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 Nelson Station. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange station and arriving at Interchange station via Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 1m.
Rochdale to Nelson Station bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from Rochdale Interchange station.
Rochdale to Nelson Station bus services, operated by The Burnley Bus Company, arrive at Interchange station.
The distance between Rochdale and Nelson Station is 24.5 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Interchange via Bus station and Bus Station in around 1h 57m.