Bus from Rochdale to Middleton (Greater Manchester)
8 direct routes · 21–72 min · first bus 04:49, last bus 00:35 (weekdays).
Next buses to Middleton (Greater Manchester) as of 09:46
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Rochdale, 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 | ~39 min | 101 | Sat 93 · Sun 57 | 04:49 | 00:35 | Moore Street (opp) | Mill Fold Road (nr) | Sudden |
| 163 | Bee Network | ~30 min | 81 | Sat 72 · Sun 41 | 04:49 | 23:47 | Market Street (Stop C) | Mill Fold Road (nr) | Heywood |
| 434 | Bee Network | ~38 min | 15 | Sat 15 · Sun 13 | 06:13 | 22:28 | Broad Lane (nr) | Vale Street (opp) | — |
| 125 | Bee Network | ~27 min | 11 | Sat 11 · no Sunday buses | 07:00 | 18:32 | Heywood Library (Stop E) | Middleton Bus Station (Stand D) | 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 | ~33 min | 1 | weekdays only | 05:19 | 05:19 | Moore Street (opp) | Mill Fold Road (nr) | Sudden |
| 163A | Bee Network | ~72 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:11 | 07:11 | Clay Lane (opp) | Mill Fold Road (nr) | Heywood |
| 809 | Bee Network | ~21 min | 1 | weekdays only | 15:18 | 15:18 | Ash Grove (nr) | Vale Street (opp) | Summit, Royton, Chadderton & Mills Hill |
| 781 | Bee Network | ~44 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:19 | 07:19 | Market Street (Stop C) | Stanycliffe Lane (opp) | Heywood |
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.
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 Rochdale to Middleton?
8 routes run directly from Rochdale to Middleton: 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, 101 times each weekday — board at Moore Street (opp) and get off at Mill Fold Road (nr), about 39 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rochdale to Middleton?
Between 21 minutes on the 809 and 72 on the 163A, 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 Rochdale to Middleton?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 04:49 and the last around 00:35. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rochdale to Middleton?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.