- Must visit
National Science and Media Museum
World-leading museum of photography, film and television with major galleries, exhibitions, and IMAX. One of Bradford’s essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price on Sep 17
€16
Average ticket price on Sep 17
€19
Fastest journey on Sep 17
3 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
3 h 51 m
Buses on Sep 17
10
Distance
146 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Birmingham to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Bradford will cost around €19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €16.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 10 buses from Birmingham to Bradford, including 6 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct buses cover the 146 km distance in an average of 3 h 51 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 35 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the slowest buses will take 4 h 10 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.
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NX131
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NX541 · NX172Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, while a train costs an average of €71.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€24 Average price Cheapest | €71 Average price | €45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Bradford:
A bus is €47 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bradford costing on average €71.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 45m.
Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €21. The journey takes 3h 45m versus 2h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:15AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:45AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €23 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 01:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €11 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price €18 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 3h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €42 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price €21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:05PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price €19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:05PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 9h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €18 |
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Bradford buses for tomorrow, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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NX131 | 6:45 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h45 | 10:30 AM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 AM Birmingham | 4h10 | 11:10 AM Bradford, Interchange Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX121 · NX172 | 7:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 5h15 | 12:45 PM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1 transfer | |
NX131 | 9:30 AM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h35 | 1:05 PM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX590 · NX172 | 12:50 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h10 | 5:00 PM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:45 PM Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway | 4h45 | 7:30 PM Bradford, Interchange Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:15 PM Birmingham | 4h15 | 7:30 PM Bradford, Interchange Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 | 4:00 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h50 | 7:50 PM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX131 | 5:30 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 3h55 | 9:25 PM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX541 · NX172 | 9:05 PM Birmingham, Coach Station | 4h10 | 1:15 AM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Birmingham to Bradford run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 6 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 90 miles (146 km) distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 90 miles (146 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Most Birmingham to Bradford buses use the Birmingham, Coach Station to Bradford, Interchange Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Bradford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Birmingham, Coach Station is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria and fast-food options inside the station
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Coach Station.
Available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway. ATMs are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway.
Available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway: Bus stops are wheelchair accessible.
Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurants available in the airport terminal.
Free WiFi available. ATMs are aTMs available inside the airport terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport).
Available at Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham, Comet Road (Airport): Facilities accessible for disabled persons.
Bradford, Interchange Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: A small café and fast-food outlet are available.
Free public Wi-Fi is provided throughout the station. ATMs are aTMs are available next to the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Bradford, Interchange Station.
Available at Bradford, Interchange Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bradford, Interchange Station: The station is fully accessible with elevators and ramps.
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