The average bus between Rotherham and Rochdale takes 3h 6m and the fastest bus takes 2h 48m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rotherham to Rochdale. 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 Rotherham and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotherham is at 6:03 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 8:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Rotherham to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Rotherham station and arriving at Rochdale station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Rotherham to Rochdale bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, depart from Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange station.
Rotherham to Rochdale bus services, operated by First South Yorkshire, arrive at Rochdale Interchange station.
Book your Rotherham to Rochdale bus tickets online with First South Yorkshire, FlixBus and Bee Network.
The distance between Rotherham and Rochdale is 56.7 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a bus from Westgate/Unity Place to Rochdale Interchange via Sheffield Meadowhall Interchange, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, and Shudehill Interchange in around 3h 45m.
