The average bus between Stoke-on-Trent and Rochdale takes 2h 33m and the fastest bus takes 2h 12m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stoke-on-Trent 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 2 hours between Stoke-on-Trent and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 2:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 1:29 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent station and arriving at Rochdale station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Stoke-on-Trent to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Rochdale bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Rochdale Interchange station.
Book your Stoke-on-Trent to Rochdale bus tickets online with FlixBus and Bee Network.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Rochdale is 68.2 km. The road distance is 81 km.
You can take a bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Rochdale Interchange via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Shudehill Interchange in around 2h 37m.