Wardle Academy

Updated 13 July 2026

Wardle Academy
Birch Road
Rochdale
OL12 9RD

If you live close to your school why not walk, wheel, or cycle? Not only is it a healthy and fun way to travel, but it can be an opportunity to chat with your friends. You can also save money and even time.

Plan your route to school using our online active travel map

Find more tips and tricks on travelling actively to school

School Bus Services

Scheduled Bus Services

Scheduled bus services run frequently throughout the day and pass within a short walking distance of the school.

These bus services have stops close to the school:

Birch Road, 1 minute walk away

Google Map directions for Birch Road bus stop

Halifax Road, 11 minute walk away

Google Map directions for Halifax Road bus stop

Download the Bee Network app for live departure times for bus, tram and train, including the bus services above.

The nearest train station is Smithy Bridge, a 21 minute walk away from the school.

Check the next train time

Tickets and passes

We have lots of tickets and passes to get you to school or college.

For easy, safe and cash-free travel, child bus, tram and bus and tram tickets are now available to buy on the Bee Network app.

Find the ticket or pass for you