The average bus between Wakefield and Rochdale takes 4h 48m and the fastest bus takes 2h 59m. The bus service runs several times per day from Wakefield 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 3 hours between Wakefield and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wakefield is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 8:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Cleckheaton Bus Station and take an average of 4h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct bus from Wakefield to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Wakefield station and arriving at Rochdale station via Cleckheaton Bus Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
Wakefield to Rochdale bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Westgate B station.
Wakefield to Rochdale bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at John Street station.
Book your Wakefield to Rochdale bus tickets online with Arriva UK and Team Pennine.
The distance between Wakefield and Rochdale is 43.9 km. The road distance is 60 km.
You can take a bus from Westgate B to John Street via Cleckheaton Bus Station and Halifax Bus Station in around 3h 47m.