Travelling to Campuses

There are numerous ways to get to our conveniently placed campuses in Rochdale and Middleton. Whether you’re coming from the local area or travelling from elsewhere in Greater Manchester, we’re easily accessible via multiple transport links.

IMPORTANT BUS UPDATE

Please note that due to ongoing traffic disruption on routes to campus, all college bus services will begin operating 15 minutes earlier than scheduled from tomorrow (Wednesday 20 May).

This change is being introduced to help minimise delays and support students arriving on time, particularly during the exam period.

The new timetable will remain in place for the rest of the academic year.

Please check your updated bus times below and allow extra time for travel where possible.

Bus Timetable for 2025/26

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Middleton Campus

Address: Rochdale Road, Middleton, M24 6XH

By road: The Middleton Campus is two miles from junction 20 on the M62. Take the A627(M) towards Oldham, leave at the first junction and follow signs to Middleton.

By rail: The Castleton rail station is two miles from our Middleton Campus, and takes around ten minutes to reach by bus. The 17 service runs through this area and stops at our Middleton Campus.

By bus: The no.17 bus service runs frequently between Rochdale and Manchester approximately every ten minutes and stops at the entrance to the Middleton Campus.

Rochdale Campus

Address: St. Mary’s Gate, Rochdale, OL12 6RY

By road: The Rochdale Campus is 2.6 miles from junction 20 of the M62. Follow the signs for Rochdale town centre.

By rail: Rochdale train station is a ten-minute walk from our Rochdale Campus through the town centre. It is also a Metrolink station, Manchester’s light railway system that links Rochdale with Oldham, Bury and Manchester City Centre.

By bus: The Rochdale bus station is approximately 5 minutes’ walk from the Rochdale Campus. There are frequent bus services throughout the borough that terminate in Rochdale.

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Visitor Parking

At Middleton Campus we offer free on-site parking and visitors are requested to use the car park outside reception.

At Rochdale, there are numerous car parks just a short walk away from the campus. This includes Rochdale Exchange and Rochdale Riverside.