4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to Rochdale
Cheapest price
£13
Average price
£24
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
4 h
Buses per day
9
Distance
129 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leicester to Rochdale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Rochdale will cost around £24 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £13.
Of the 9 buses that leave Leicester for Rochdale every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 129 km distance in an average of 4 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus16:103h40Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station19:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£131One-way0 changes- FlixBus6:003h40Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station9:40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£131One-way0 changes
- FlixBus13:103h40Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station16:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£171One-way0 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:404h50Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)16:30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£191One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:404h10Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)16:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£201One-way1 change
- FlixBus16:103h40Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station19:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£131One-way0 changes
- FlixBus6:003h40Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station9:40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£131One-way0 changes
- FlixBus13:103h40Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station16:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£171One-way0 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:404h10Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)16:50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£201One-way1 change
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:404h50Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)16:30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£191One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Leicester to Rochdale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Rochdale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 28m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £76.
Distance: 129 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£14 Average Price Cheapest | £78 Average Price |
3h 35m Average total duration 3h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration Fastest 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Leicester to Rochdale bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Rochdale coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 16 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 5:00 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 3h40 | 8:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
 NX150 · NX120 · NX170 | On time 8:50 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 6h05 | 14:55 Chadderton, Broadway | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 10h00 | 19:25 Halifax, Railway Station | 1 change | |
| NX777 · NX121 · NX170 | Delayed 18:55 10:35Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 6h38 | 17:13 Chadderton, Broadway | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 4h50 | 15:30 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) | 4h10 | 15:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 1 change | |
| NX240 · NX170 | 11:45 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 5h42 | 17:27 Chadderton, Broadway | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 12:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 3h40 | 15:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:10 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 3h40 | 18:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Rochdale
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Buses from Leicester to Rochdale run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 129 km distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 129 km |
Average bus duration 3h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 0:45 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 6 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Arriva Midlands from Leicester to RochdaleYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Rochdale with FlixBus, Arriva Midlands for as low as £9. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Leicester to Rochdale coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester to Rochdale by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Rochdale, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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