The average bus between Rochdale and Whitley Bay takes 6h 4m and the fastest bus takes 5h 30m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rochdale to Whitley Bay. 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 every 4 hours between Rochdale and Whitley Bay. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 2:45 PM which arrives into Whitley Bay at 9:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 6h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 47m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Rochdale to Whitley Bay? 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 Whitley Bay. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Whitley Bay station via Newcastle-Upon-Tyne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 4m.
Rochdale to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.
Rochdale to Whitley Bay bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Newcastle-Upon-Tyne station.
The distance between Rochdale and Whitley Bay is 164.7 km. The road distance is 266 km.
FlixBus operates a bus from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne every 4 hours. Tickets cost £16–24 and the journey takes 3h 35m.