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Sunderland to Rochdale buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Sunderland and Rochdale takes 4h 18m and the fastest bus takes 4h 15m. The bus runs, on average, 3 times per week from Sunderland 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.

4h 18m
Duration
140 mi
Distance
£20
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Sunderland to Rochdale bus times

Buses run 3 times a week between Sunderland and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 10:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 10:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    FlixBusBee Network4h 15m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBee Network4h 15m • 1 change
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    FlixBusBee Network4h 26m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland 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.

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  • Distance: 139.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

What companies run services between Sunderland, England and Rochdale, England?

You can take a bus from Sunderland Interchange to Rochdale Interchange via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and Shudehill Interchange in around 4h 21m.

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