🚌 Bus from Rochdale to Manchester City Centre
5 direct routes · about 54 min · first bus 04:50, last bus 23:03 (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 163 | Bee Network | ~54 min | 120 | 04:50 | 23:03 | Heywood Library (Stop E) |
| 17 | Bee Network | ~87 min | 3 | 05:56 | 06:35 | White Lion (opp) |
| 540 | National Express | ~75 min | 2 | 07:35 | 07:45 | Rochdale Interchange (Stand C) |
| 17A | Bee Network | ~53 min | 1 | 05:18 | 05:18 | Rochdale Interchange (Stand J) |
| 163A | Bee Network | ~129 min | 1 | 07:00 | 07:00 | Holborn Street (opp) |
Times are for the first boarding point in Rochdale 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 Rochdale to Manchester City Centre?
5 routes run directly from Rochdale to Manchester City Centre: the 163 (Bee Network), the 17 (Bee Network), the 540 (National Express), the 17A (Bee Network), the 163A (Bee Network).
How long does the bus take from Rochdale to Manchester City Centre?
Around 54 minutes on the 163, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Rochdale to Manchester City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 163) leaves around 04:50 and the last around 23:03. Check the route timetable for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rochdale to Manchester City Centre?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.