Cheapest month
Up to 3399%The cheapest time to travel is November (€15.57); the most expensive is December (€544.75).
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The journey from Bristol to Rochdale is about 242 km. On average a bus trip takes 4h 17m with 7 connections per day.
| Lowest price | €7,996.03 |
|---|---|
| Trip duration | 4h 17m |
| Connections per day | 7 |
| Lowest price | €7,996.03 |
| Highest price | €8,644.58 |
| First departure | 07:00 AM |
| Last departure | 04:40 PM |
| Distance | 242 km |
| Departure | Bristol |
| Arrival | Rochdale |
| Travel operator | Megabus Megabus |
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These tips come from historical prices — how the average fare changes with how far ahead you book and the month you travel.
Short takeaways based on median fares from Virail searches on this route — useful for seasonality and longer-run trends.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, November is typically the cheapest month to travel from Bristol to Rochdale by bus, with medians around €15.57 versus about €544.75 in December (roughly a 3399% swing).
The cheapest time to travel is November (€15.57); the most expensive is December (€544.75).
Compare average prices by month and book when it suits you.
Learn more about carriers on this route.
Megabus is a low-cost intercity bus service that operates in North America, Canada, and Europe. It was founded in 2003 and is owned by Stagecoach Group, a multinational transport company. Megabus retains its own brand in Britain and North America, but in Continental Europe, including France, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Italy, and the Netherlands, its services have been rebranded as Flixbus since the acquisition by a German company in June 2016.
Learn more about the services available on board each carrier on this route.
On Megabus, you are allowed 20 kg of luggage and space for small items in the overhead compartments to keep essentials within reach.
Passengers are allowed to bring cold food, cold beverages, and hot drinks with a lid when traveling with Megabus.
Free Wi-Fi is available on board on Megabus, allowing passengers to update their social media in real-time.
On Megabus, each seat has a power outlet for charging devices during the trip.
The services are accessible to people with physical, sensory, or cognitive disabilities. Megabus works with AbilityNet to ensure the website and services are usable by everyone.
A bus ticket from Bristol to Rochdale costs €8,551.93. Prices vary by how far ahead you book and the time of day. Tickets start from €7,996.03.
The cheapest ticket from Bristol to Rochdale costs €7,996.03. Book as early as possible and avoid peak times.
Bristol and Rochdale are 242 km apart.
The journey from Bristol to Rochdale takes about 4h 17m on average. The fastest option takes 4h 5m.
This route is served by 1 operators: Megabus.
There are about 7 connections per day from Bristol to Rochdale.
The first bus from Bristol to Rochdale leaves at 07:00 AM. Check times on your travel date.
The last bus from Bristol to Rochdale leaves at 04:40 PM. Check times on your travel date.
We recommend booking as early as possible. The bus we found costs €7,996.03 but prices can change.
There are about 7 direct connections from Bristol to Rochdale.
The shortest bus journey between Bristol and Rochdale takes 4h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct bus between Bristol and Rochdale.
The bus journey from Bristol to Rochdale generates 22 kg of CO₂.
According to Virail’s historical fare data, November is typically the cheapest month, with medians around €15.57, while December is among the most expensive (about €544.75).