Buses to Birch Hill Hospital
4 bus routes call at Birch Hill Hospital in Rochdale. Weekday buses run from 08:00 to 22:17.
Times are departures from the hospital's own stops. Buses towards the hospital run earlier and later at stops along the way — open a route for the timetable at your stop.
Every route calling at Birch Hill Hospital
- 458 Rochdale → Littleborough via Smithy Bridge, Hollingworth Lake Mon–Fri 08:10–22:17 Sun 09:14–22:14 Bee Network
- 456 Rochdale → Littleborough via Dearnley, Starring Way Mon–Fri 08:59–18:09 no Sunday service Bee Network
- 850 Milnrow → Firgrove via Wardle, Belfield Mon–Fri 08:00–08:00 no Sunday service Bee Network
- 867 Buersil Head → Hurstead via Turf Hill, Milnrow Mon–Fri 15:48–15:48 no Sunday service Bee Network
Live times at the hospital's stops
Direct buses to Birch Hill Hospital from
Places on a route that reaches the hospital without changing. The bus may take a long way round — check the route for the time from your own stop.
Frequently asked questions
Which buses go to Birch Hill Hospital?
4 routes call at Birch Hill Hospital: the 458 (towards Littleborough Station), the 456 (towards Littleborough Station), the 850 (towards Firgrove Avenue), the 867 (towards Braddocks Close). Each route page has the full timetable and a live map.
What time is the first bus to Birch Hill Hospital?
The earliest weekday departure from the hospital's own stops is 08:00, on the 850. Buses towards the hospital start earlier at stops along the way — check the route timetable for your own stop, especially for an early appointment or shift.
Do buses run to Birch Hill Hospital on Sundays?
Some do: 1 of the 4 routes run on Sundays, generally less often than in the week. 3 routes do not. Sunday first and last times are shown for each route above.
How much is the bus to Birch Hill Hospital?
Single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026 — usually cheaper than hospital parking. ENCTS concessionary passes travel free after 9:30am on weekdays and all day at weekends and bank holidays.
Other hospitals nearby
Timetables from the operators via the DfT Bus Open Data Service. See all hospitals by bus, or every stop and route in Wardle.