🚌 Bus from Middleton to Rochdale
7 direct routes · about 12 min · first bus 04:47, last bus 22:05 (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 | ~12 min | 150 | 04:47 | 22:05 | Middleton Bus Station (Stand A) |
| 163 | Bee Network | ~25 min | 118 | 05:38 | 00:20 | Middleton Bus Station (Stand B) |
| 434 | Bee Network | ~19 min | 31 | 04:56 | 23:10 | Middleton Bus Station (Stand D) |
| 125 | Bee Network | ~24 min | 11 | 07:44 | 18:04 | Middleton Bus Station (Stand G) |
| 17A | Bee Network | ~17 min | 1 | 05:17 | 05:17 | Middleton Bus Station (Stand A) |
| 163A | Bee Network | ~21 min | 1 | 15:30 | 15:30 | Wood Street (opp) |
| 781 | Bee Network | ~26 min | 1 | 14:40 | 14:40 | Cardinal Langley High School (o/s) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Middleton 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 Middleton to Rochdale?
7 routes run directly from Middleton to Rochdale: the 17 (Bee Network), the 163 (Bee Network), the 434 (Bee Network), the 125 (Bee Network), the 17A (Bee Network), the 163A (Bee Network), the 781 (Bee Network).
How long does the bus take from Middleton to Rochdale?
Around 12 minutes on the 17, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Middleton to Rochdale?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 17) leaves around 04:47 and the last around 22:05. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Middleton to Rochdale?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.