The cheapest and fastest coaches from Rochdale to Glasgow
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
4 h 5 m
Average duration
4 h 47 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
284 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Rochdale to Glasgow is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rochdale to Glasgow will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £20.
Of the 3 buses that leave Rochdale for Glasgow 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 284 km distance in an average of 4 h 47 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 15 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.






Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Rochdale to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rochdale to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £18.
Distance: 284 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £37 Average Price |
4h 45m Average total duration 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration Fastest 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Rochdale to Glasgow bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rochdale to Glasgow coaches for tomorrow, Saturday 8 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:50 Rochdale | 5h15 | 18:05 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:10 Rochdale | 4h05 | 18:15 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:10 Rochdale | 5h00 | 20:10 Glasgow | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rochdale to Glasgow
Buses from Rochdale to Glasgow run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 15m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 4 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:17, the last at 23:35. The fastest coach covers the 284 km distance in 4h 5m.
Distance 284 km |
Average bus duration 4h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 4h 5m |
First bus 00:17 |
Last bus 23:35 |
Bus providers: Megabus, Bee Network from Rochdale to GlasgowYou can travel by bus between Rochdale to Glasgow with Megabus, Bee Network for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Rochdale to Glasgow coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rochdale to Glasgow 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 Glasgow, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rochdale and Glasgow
- 05:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Buchanan (in the station)
- Coffee Express (in the station)
- Fast Bites (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 500, 900, 38, 60A Train: Queen Street Station Metro: Buchanan Street
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