The average bus between Rochdale and Preston takes 2h 52m and the fastest bus takes 2h 27m. There is an hourly bus service from Rochdale to Preston. 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 hourly between Rochdale and Preston. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 10:50 PM which arrives into Preston at 6:37 AM. All services require a transfer at Bus Station and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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3h 2m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rochdale to Preston? 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 Preston. However, there are services departing from Rochdale Interchange station and arriving at Bus Station via Arrival Stand station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Rochdale to Preston bus services, operated by The Blackburn Bus Company, depart from Rochdale Interchange station.
Rochdale to Preston bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Bus Station.
The distance between Rochdale and Preston is 39.6 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Bus Station via Bus Station, Arrival Stand, and Bus Station in around 2h 46m.