The average bus between Sale and Rochdale takes 2h 5m and the fastest bus takes 1h 31m. The bus runs at least 3 times per hour from Sale 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 every 20 minutes between Sale and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Sale is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 11:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 2h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 50m • 2 changes

1h 36m • 2 changes

1h 31m • 2 changes

1h 40m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Sale to Rochdale? 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 Sale to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Sale station and arriving at Rochdale station via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 5m.
Sale to Rochdale bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Marks and Spencer station.
Sale to Rochdale bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Rochdale Interchange station.
The distance between Sale and Rochdale is 24.1 km. The road distance is 29 km.
You can take a bus from Marks and Spencer to Rochdale Interchange via Piccadilly Gardens and Middleton Bus Station in around 1h 49m.