Bus from Rochdale to Oldham
3 direct routes · 33–73 min · first bus 05:31, last bus 00:45 (weekdays). Today, a Sunday: first bus 06:30, last bus 00:00.
Next buses to Oldham as of 18:21
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 409 | Bee Network | ~33 min | 91 | Sat 77 · Sun 47 | 05:31 | 00:45 | Broad Lane (nr) | Primrose Bank (opp) | Summit & Royton |
| 540 | National Express | ~25 min | 1 | Sat 1 · Sun 1 | 07:45 | 07:45 | Rochdale Interchange (Stand C) | Oldham Bus Station (Stand A) | — |
| 832 | Bee Network | ~73 min | 1 | weekdays only | 07:12 | 07:12 | Clay Lane (opp) | Horsedge Street (nr) | Shaw, Heyside & Higginshaw |
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 409 bus, 540 bus or 832 bus timetable.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Rochdale to Oldham?
3 routes run directly from Rochdale to Oldham: the 409 (Bee Network), the 540 (National Express), the 832 (Bee Network). The most frequent is the 409, 91 times each weekday — board at Broad Lane (nr) and get off at Primrose Bank (opp), about 33 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Rochdale to Oldham?
Between 33 minutes on the 409 and 73 on the 832, depending on which route you catch and on traffic. It calls at Summit, Royton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Rochdale to Oldham?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:31 and the last around 00:45. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Rochdale to Oldham?
Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.