The cheapest and fastest coaches from Newcastle to Rochdale
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£8
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 52 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Newcastle to Rochdale is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Rochdale will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 7 buses that leave Newcastle for Rochdale every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 155 km distance in an average of 3 h 52 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 h 55 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.
FlixBus16:053h55Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street20:00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus18:453h55Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street22:40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:503h50Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street17:40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:203h50Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street14:10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus12:353h55Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street16:30Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:503h50Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street17:40Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:203h50Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street14:10Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus17:303h50Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street21:20Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£81One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:253h55Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street11:20Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus16:053h55Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street20:00Manchester, Shudehill Interchange£81One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Newcastle to Rochdale
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Rochdale among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, and a flight costs an average of £373.
Distance: 155 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£24 Average Price Cheapest | £50 Average Price | £373 Average Price |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 30m Average total duration 7h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Newcastle to Rochdale bus times
The table below shows live departures for Newcastle to Rochdale coaches for today, Monday 1 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 23:50 Newcastle | 7h47 | 7:37 Rochdale | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Newcastle to Rochdale
Buses from Newcastle to Rochdale run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 155 km distance in 3h 55m.
Distance 155 km |
Average bus duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 55m |
First bus 0:10 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 5 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Newcastle to RochdaleYou can travel by bus between Newcastle to Rochdale with FlixBus for as low as £11. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Newcastle to Rochdale coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Newcastle 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.
- FlixBus
- 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).
- FlixBus
- 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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