Bradford to Manchester bus

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Cheap bus tickets from Bradford to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Oct 05

Cheapest

The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Bradford to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
National Express
09:00PM1h10
Bradford
10:10PMManchester, Coach Station
$91One-way
0 transfers
2nd Cheapest
National Express
11:45PM1h05
Bradford
12:50AMManchester, Coach Station
$101One-way
0 transfers
National Express
07:15AM1h10
Bradford
08:25AMManchester, Coach Station
$141One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:15PM1h10
Bradford
07:25PMManchester, Coach Station
$141One-way
0 transfers
National Express
03:30PM1h10
Bradford
04:40PMManchester, Coach Station
$141One-way
0 transfers

Bradford to Manchester bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Saturday, October 5
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfersTickets
National Express02:25AM Bradford1h00 03:25AM Manchester, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National Express07:15AM Bradford1h10 08:25AM Manchester, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National Express10:00AM Bradford1h10 11:10AM Manchester, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National Express12:45PM Bradford1h10 01:55PM Manchester, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National Express03:30PM Bradford1h10 04:40PM Manchester, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National Express06:15PM Bradford1h10 07:25PM Manchester, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National Express09:00PM Bradford1h10 10:10PM Manchester, Coach Station0 transfersDirect
National Express11:45PM Bradford1h05 12:50AM Manchester, Coach Station0 transfersDirect

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Bus times from Bradford to Manchester

Showing times and prices for Oct 05

Fastest Journey

1 h

Average

1 h 8 m

Buses per day

8

Distance

47 km

Of the 8 buses that leave Bradford for Manchester every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest
National Express
02:25AM1h00
Bradford
03:25AMManchester, Coach Station
$201One-way
0 transfers
2nd Fastest
National Express
11:45PM1h05
Bradford
12:50AMManchester, Coach Station
$101One-way
0 transfers
National Express
07:15AM1h10
Bradford
08:25AMManchester, Coach Station
$141One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:15PM1h10
Bradford
07:25PMManchester, Coach Station
$141One-way
0 transfers
National Express
09:00PM1h10
Bradford
10:10PMManchester, Coach Station
$91One-way
0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Bradford to Manchester

distanceDistance29 miles (47 km)
durationAverage bus duration1 h
priceAverage bus ticket price$12 (€11)
frequencyBus frequency2 a day
changesDirect busYes, there are 2 direct buses a day
carriersBus providersNational Express, Megabus or FlixBus

Buses from Bradford to Manchester cover the 29 miles (47 km) long route taking on average 1 h with our travel partners like National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $12 (€11), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $6 (€5). Travelers depart most frequently from Bradford, Interchange Station and arrive in Manchester, Coach Station.

Bus companies: National Express, Megabus and Northern Rail (3) from Bradford to Manchester

You can travel by bus between Bradford and Manchester with National Express, Megabus and Northern Rail (3) for as low as $5 (€4). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.

National Express is the leading bus company for routes throughout the United Kingdom, operating over 550 buses a day and serving over 900 destinations across the country. National Express even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol 24 hours a day at affordable prices for the budget traveler in mind. All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses are equipped with seat belts and power outlets in each seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. You can select between three ticket types for the Bradford - Manchester bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. Refundable tickets provide more flexibility than other ticket options, meaning you can cancel or change your ticket easily, should you need to.

National Express from Bradford to Manchester bus information:

  • Average Duration: 1 h
  • Cheapest Price: $7
  • National Express frequency: 8 a day

FAQs: Bus from Bradford to Manchester

FAQs: Take the bus from Bradford to Manchester with ease. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have the information you need to know so you can find the best option from Bradford to Manchester.
FAQs
Cheap bus tickets from Bradford to Manchester can start from as little as $6 (€5) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Bradford to Manchester is $12 (€11); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The bus time between Bradford and Manchester is on average 1 h   for the 29 mile (47 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go to Manchester from Bradford by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.
The first bus from Bradford to Manchester leaves at 9: 40 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner   from Omio.
The last bus from Bradford to Manchester leaves at 10: 45 PM.
Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day from Bradford to Manchester with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.
Take the Bradford to Manchester bus with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus providers for the journey from Bradford to Manchester as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

When departing from Bradford, you have various bus station options to start your route from including Bradford, Interchange Station and Bradford, Nelson Street (Police Station). When arriving in Manchester, you can end your route in bus stations like Manchester, Coach Station and Manchester, Shudehill Interchange.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from Bradford, Interchange Station, which is located around 0.2 miles (292 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.8 miles (1.3 km) away from the city centre.

A day trip to Manchester from Bradford is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h each way. Check with Omio app   the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Bradford to Manchester by bus is November.
You have options as you can travel to Manchester from Bradford 2 different ways: train or bus.

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