The average bus between Handforth and Rochdale takes 2h 20m and the fastest bus takes 2h 7m. The bus service runs several times per day from Handforth 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 Handforth and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Handforth is at 7:42 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 9:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Piccadilly Gardens and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Handforth 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 Handforth to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Handforth station and arriving at Rochdale station via Piccadilly Gardens. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Handforth to Rochdale bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Stanley Drive station.
Handforth to Rochdale bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Rochdale Interchange station.
The distance between Handforth and Rochdale is 30 km. The road distance is 35 km.
You can take a bus from Stanley Drive to Rochdale Interchange via Piccadilly Gardens and Park View in around 2h 8m.