🚌 Bus from Manchester City Centre to Rochdale
4 direct routes · about 41 min · first bus 04:25, last bus 21:40 (weekdays).
💷 Single fares on this journey are capped at £3 on participating routes
(England cap, until 31 Dec 2026 — then £2). Details →
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | First | Last | Board at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Bee Network | ~41 min | 147 | 04:25 | 21:40 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand F) |
| 163 | Bee Network | ~58 min | 118 | 05:13 | 23:53 | Piccadilly Gardens (Stop A) |
| 540 | National Express | ~45 min | 2 | 20:05 | 21:20 | Manchester Central Coach Station |
| 17A | Bee Network | ~39 min | 1 | 04:55 | 04:55 | Shudehill Interchange (Stand F) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Manchester City Centre on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Manchester City Centre to Rochdale?
4 routes run directly from Manchester City Centre to Rochdale: the 17 (Bee Network), the 163 (Bee Network), the 540 (National Express), the 17A (Bee Network).
How long does the bus take from Manchester City Centre to Rochdale?
Around 41 minutes on the 17, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Manchester City Centre to Rochdale?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 17) leaves around 04:25 and the last around 21:40. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Manchester City Centre to Rochdale?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.