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Trip Overview

The average bus between Rochdale and Formby takes 4h 18m and the fastest bus takes 3h 23m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rochdale to Formby. 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
60 mi
Distance
£14
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Line 17 bus, bus

best
  1. Take the bus from Rochdale Interchange to Shudehill Interchangebus bus 17 / ...
  2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Liverpool, Liverpool Onebus bus 170 / ...
  3. Take the bus from Queen Square Bus Station to School Lanebus bus X2
4h 20m
£10–17

Rochdale to Formby bus times

Buses run every 2 hours between Rochdale and Formby. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Formby at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 4h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK3h 48m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 4m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 49m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK3h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 29m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK4h 10m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK4h 10m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 30m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 31m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK4h 32m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK4h 2m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkArriva UK3h 54m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 23m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 22m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 32m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 22m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 23m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 22m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire3h 32m • 3 changes

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    Bee NetworkNational ExpressMetro NetworkStagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire4h 22m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rochdale to Formby? 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.

Map of how to get from Rochdale to Formby.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 60.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to School Lane via Shudehill Interchange, Manchester Central Coach Station, Liverpool, Liverpool One, and Queen Square Bus Station in around 4h 20m.

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