The average bus between Middlesbrough and Rochdale takes 6h 18m and the fastest bus takes 3h 51m. The bus service runs several times per day from Middlesbrough 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 4 hours between Middlesbrough and Rochdale. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 6:50 PM which arrives into Rochdale at 7:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds City Bus Station and take an average of 6h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough to Rochdale. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Rochdale station via Leeds City Bus & Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
Middlesbrough to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station Express Lounge.
Middlesbrough to Rochdale bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at John Street station.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Rochdale is 122.3 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a bus from Bus Station Express Lounge to John Street via Leeds City Bus Station and Halifax Bus Station in around 4h 20m.