How to get from Ashton In Makerfield to Rochdale by bus?

By bus

To get from Ashton In Makerfield to Rochdale in North West, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 559 bus from The Gerard Centre (Stop D) station to Smethurst Lane station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 582 bus and finally take the 471 bus from Bolton Interchange station to Rochdale Interchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 56 min.

116min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 559559
Bus - 582582
Bus - 471471
Walk to Rochdale
Leaves from The Gerard Centre (Stop D)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Gerard Centre (Stop D)
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 559559
    Wait for bus
    559
    Bolton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Smethurst Lane
    31 min
  • 4
    Bus - 582582
    Wait for bus
    582
    Bolton
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bolton Interchange
    6 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bolton Interchange
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 7
    Bus - 471471
    Wait for bus
    471
    Rochdale
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rochdale Interchange
    67 min
  • 9
    Walk to Rochdale
    Walk to
    Rochdale
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus via 559 and 471

To get from Ashton In Makerfield to Rochdale in North West, take the 559 bus from The Gerard Centre (Stop D) station to Bolton Interchange station. Next, take the 471 bus from Bolton Interchange station to Rochdale Interchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min.

136min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 559559
Bus - 471471
Walk to Rochdale
Leaves from The Gerard Centre (Stop D)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Gerard Centre (Stop D)
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 559559
    Wait for bus
    559
    Bolton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bolton Interchange
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bolton Interchange
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 471471
    Wait for bus
    471
    Rochdale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rochdale Interchange
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rochdale
    Walk to
    Rochdale
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Ashton In Makerfield to Rochdale

The distance between Ashton In Makerfield, North West and Rochdale, North West is approximately 26.49 mi, which can typically be travelled in 116 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Ashton In Makerfield to Rochdale by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in North West – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Ashton In Makerfield

Ashton In Makerfield is located at Ashton In Makerfield, North West and the nearest public transport station is Ashton View (Stop C).

Bus stations close to Ashton In Makerfield:

  • Ashton View (Stop C)
  • The Gerard Centre (Stop E)
  • The Gerard Centre (Stop D)

Public transport stations close to Rochdale, North West

Rochdale is located at Rochdale, North West and the nearest public transport station is Rochdale Interchange.

Bus stations close to Rochdale:

  • Rochdale Interchange
  • The Esplanade
  • Moore Street

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus via 559 and 471

To get from Ashton In Makerfield to Rochdale in North West, take the 559 bus from The Gerard Centre (Stop D) station to Bolton Interchange station. Next, take the 471 bus from Bolton Interchange station to Rochdale Interchange station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min.

136min
Walk to bus station
Bus - 559559
Bus - 471471
Walk to Rochdale
Leaves from The Gerard Centre (Stop D)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    The Gerard Centre (Stop D)
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 559559
    Wait for bus
    559
    Bolton
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Bolton Interchange
    45 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Bolton Interchange
    190 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Bus - 471471
    Wait for bus
    471
    Rochdale
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rochdale Interchange
    67 min
  • 7
    Walk to Rochdale
    Walk to
    Rochdale
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Ashton In Makerfield to Rochdale?

    The fastest way takes 116 minutes, using Bus line 559, Bus line 582, Bus line 471.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Ashton In Makerfield to Rochdale?

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 559, Bus line 471.

  • Is there a direct bus between Ashton In Makerfield and Rochdale in North West?

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 56 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Ashton In Makerfield to Rochdale in North West?

    The 559 bus line goes from The Gerard Centre (Stop D) station near Ashton In Makerfield to Bolton station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Rochdale station near Rochdale in North West

  • How long does it take to travel from Ashton In Makerfield to Rochdale in North West by bus?

    The total travel time between Ashton In Makerfield and Rochdale in North West by bus is about 1 hr 56 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Ashton In Makerfield to get to Rochdale in North West?

    Get on the 559 bus from the The Gerard Centre (Stop D) stop near Ashton In Makerfield in North West.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Ashton In Makerfield and Rochdale in North West?

    Get off the bus at the Rochdale stop, which is closest to Rochdale in North West.

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