🚌 Bus from Rochdale to Middleton
7 direct routes · about 9 min · first bus 04:50, last bus 23:48 (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 | ~9 min | 122 | 04:50 | 23:48 | Heywood Library (Stop E) |
| 434 | Bee Network | ~42 min | 28 | 05:50 | 22:05 | Rochdale Interchange (Stand L) |
| 125 | Bee Network | ~14 min | 12 | 07:00 | 18:32 | Heywood Library (Stop E) |
| 17 | Bee Network | ~46 min | 3 | 05:56 | 06:35 | White Lion (opp) |
| 17A | Bee Network | ~21 min | 1 | 05:18 | 05:18 | Rochdale Interchange (Stand J) |
| 163A | Bee Network | ~65 min | 1 | 07:00 | 07:00 | Holborn Street (opp) |
| 781 | Bee Network | ~13 min | 1 | 07:15 | 07:15 | Heywood Library (Stop G) |
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 Middleton?
7 routes run directly from Rochdale to Middleton: the 163 (Bee Network), the 434 (Bee Network), the 125 (Bee Network), the 17 (Bee Network), the 17A (Bee Network), the 163A (Bee Network), the 781 (Bee Network).
How long does the bus take from Rochdale to Middleton?
Around 9 minutes on the 163, depending on time of day and traffic.
What time is the first and last bus from Rochdale to Middleton?
On weekdays the first direct bus (the 163) leaves around 04:50 and the last around 23:48. Check the route timetable 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.