The cheapest and fastest coaches from Rochdale to Newcastle
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
3 h 35 m
Average duration
3 h 41 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Rochdale to Newcastle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rochdale to Newcastle will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 7 buses that leave Rochdale for Newcastle 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 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 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.
FlixBus7:003h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange10:35Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:203h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange13:55Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus13:003h55Manchester, Shudehill Interchange16:55Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus11:503h50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange15:40Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus8:403h50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange12:30Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus7:003h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange10:35Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus10:203h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange13:55Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus14:203h35Manchester, Shudehill Interchange17:55Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus15:503h50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange19:40Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street£91One-way0 changes
FlixBus11:503h50Manchester, Shudehill Interchange15:40Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street£91One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Rochdale to Newcastle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Rochdale to Newcastle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. 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 £10, and a flight costs an average of £186.
Distance: 155 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£18 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price | £295 Average Price |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 34m Average total duration 5h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Rochdale to Newcastle bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rochdale to Newcastle coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 25 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 7:00 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 3h35 | 10:35 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:40 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 3h50 | 12:30 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 3h35 | 13:55 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:50 Manchester, Shudehill Interchange | 3h50 | 15:40 Newcastle upon Tyne, John Dobson Street | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rochdale to Newcastle
Buses from Rochdale to Newcastle run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 43m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £10 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 03:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 155 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 155 km |
Average bus duration 3h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £10 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 3:00 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 5 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Rochdale to NewcastleYou can travel by bus between Rochdale to Newcastle with FlixBus for as low as £10. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Rochdale to Newcastle coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rochdale to Newcastle 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 Newcastle, 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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