The average bus between Southampton and Rochdale takes 8h 11m and the fastest bus takes 7h 29m. The bus service runs several times per day from Southampton 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 Southampton and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 8:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 4:00 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 12:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 8h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Southampton 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 Southampton to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Rochdale station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
Southampton to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Coach Station.
Southampton to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Book your Southampton to Rochdale bus tickets online with National Express and Bee Network.
The distance between Southampton and Rochdale is 306 km. The road distance is 377 km.
You can take a bus from Coach Station to Rochdale Interchange via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, Charlotte Street, and Shudehill Interchange in around 7h 20m.