The average bus between Rochdale and Handforth takes 2h 21m and the fastest bus takes 1h 55m. The bus service runs several times per day from Rochdale to Handforth. 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 Rochdale and Handforth. The earliest departure is at 5:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rochdale is at 4:49 PM which arrives into Handforth at 7:11 PM. All services require a transfer at Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 2h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct bus from Rochdale to Handforth. However, there are services departing from Rochdale station and arriving at Handforth station via Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 21m.
Rochdale to Handforth bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Rochdale Interchange station.
Rochdale to Handforth bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Frontline House station.
The distance between Rochdale and Handforth is 30 km. The road distance is 38 km.
You can take a bus from Rochdale Interchange to Frontline House via Shudehill Interchange and Piccadilly Gardens in around 2h 51m.