Bus from Middleton (Greater Manchester) to Rochdale
8 direct routes · 21–65 min · first bus 04:52, last bus 00:12 (weekdays).
Next buses to Rochdale as of 08:43
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Middleton, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Bee Network | ~21 min | 105 | Sat 94 · Sun 57 | 04:52 | 00:12 | Cardinal Langley High School (opp) | Moore Street (nr) | Sudden |
| 163 | Bee Network | ~24 min | 78 | Sat 71 · Sun 40 | 05:39 | 00:21 | Middleton Arena (opp) | Heywood Library (Stop G) | Heywood |
| 434 | Bee Network | ~65 min | 17 | Sat 17 · Sun 14 | 04:56 | 23:10 | Middleton Bus Station (Stand D) | Rochdale Interchange (Arrivals) | Turf Hill |
| 125 | Bee Network | ~20 min | 10 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:46 | 18:06 | Middleton Arena (opp) | Burns Street (nr) | Heywood |
4 occasional services — once or twice a day · 17A, 163A, 809, 781
Often school, college or market-day journeys — check the route before relying on one.
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17A | Bee Network | ~28 min | 1 | weekdays only | 05:18 | 05:18 | Middleton Arena (opp) | Moore Street (nr) | Sudden |
| 163A | Bee Network | ~45 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:37 | 15:37 | Whalley Road (opp) | Clay Lane (nr) | Heywood |
| 809 | Bee Network | ~29 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:42 | 07:42 | Middleton Arena (opp) | Ash Grove (opp) | Mills Hill, Chadderton, Royton & Summit |
| 781 | Bee Network | ~50 min | 1 | weekdays only | 14:40 | 14:40 | Cardinal Langley High School (o/s) | Clay Lane (nr) | Heywood |
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.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 17 bus, 163 bus, 434 bus, 125 bus, 17A bus, 809 bus or 781 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Middleton to Rochdale?
8 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 809 (Bee Network), the 781 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 17, 105 times each weekday — board at Cardinal Langley High School (opp) and get off at Moore Street (nr), about 21 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Middleton to Rochdale?
Between 21 minutes on the 17 and 65 on the 434, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Sudden on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Middleton to Rochdale?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:52 and the last around 00:12. Check the route timetables 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.