- 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 Oct 13
$13
Average ticket price on Oct 13
$16
Fastest journey on Oct 13
2 h 30 m
Average journey duration on Oct 13
2 h 34 m
Buses on Oct 13
19
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Liverpool to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Bradford will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
On Tue, Oct 13, we found 19 buses from Liverpool to Bradford, including 10 direct services.
On Tue, Oct 13 the direct buses cover the 91 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
On Tue, Oct 13 the slowest buses will take 2 h 40 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.
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBus
FlixBusBuses from Liverpool to Bradford run on average 17 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:26, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 56 miles (91 km) distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 56 miles (91 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 12:26 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:25AM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:58AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h52 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:02AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h48 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:03AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h42 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:07AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 4h38 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:18AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 3h27 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:22AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 3h23 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:45PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:48AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h12 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:52AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h08 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:33PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 3h22 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:37PM | Arrival Time 04:55PM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:48PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h22 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:52PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h18 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:38PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 5h37 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 07:42PM | Arrival Time 01:15AM | Duration 5h33 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15PM | Arrival Time 10:45PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $10 |
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Bradford buses for today, Monday, October 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX170 · NX172 | 11:48 AM Liverpool, University | 5h12 | 5:00 PM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX172 | 11:52 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 5h08 | 5:00 PM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1 transfer | |
NX541 · NX172 | 1:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 3h30 | 5:00 PM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:50 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 3h15 | 5:05 PM Bradford, Interchange Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:00 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 3h05 | 5:05 PM Bradford, Interchange Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 · NX172 | 7:30 PM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 5h45 | 1:15 AM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX172 | 7:38 PM Liverpool, University | 5h37 | 1:15 AM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX172 | 7:42 PM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 5h33 | 1:15 AM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:05 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 2h40 | 10:45 PM Bradford, Interchange Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:15 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 2h30 | 10:45 PM Bradford, Interchange Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 PM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 2h40 | 11:50 PM Bradford, Interchange Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 2h30 | 11:50 PM Bradford, Interchange Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, October 13 | |||||
FlixBus | 5:15 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 2h40 | 7:55 AM Bradford, Interchange Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:25 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 2h30 | 7:55 AM Bradford, Interchange Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX170 · NX172 | 7:55 AM Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place | 4h50 | 12:45 PM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX172 | 8:03 AM Liverpool, University | 4h42 | 12:45 PM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1 transfer | |
NX170 · NX172 | 8:07 AM Liverpool, Botanic Park | 4h38 | 12:45 PM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Liverpool, Liverpool One | 2h55 | 11:55 AM Bradford, Interchange Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:10 AM Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre | 2h45 | 11:55 AM Bradford, Interchange Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Discover the best of Bradford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bradford trip today.
World-leading museum of photography, film and television with major galleries, exhibitions, and IMAX. One of Bradford’s essential cultural visits.
A small museum and archive devoted to the author of Wuthering Heights. Valuable for literary pilgrims exploring the Brontë connection near Bradford.
Art gallery and civic museum in Lister Park, known for Bradford collections and David Hockney works. A strong introduction to local culture and art.
UNESCO World Heritage village of grand mills, workers’ housing, and riverside walks. Bradford’s most celebrated historic district and a must-see area.
Elegant quarter of Victorian warehouses and merchant buildings. Great for architecture walks and understanding Bradford’s commercial golden age.
Large Victorian park with boating lake, formal gardens, and space for events. A favorite local green escape paired well with Cartwright Hall.
A rich slow-cooked lamb or mutton curry linked to Bradford's South Asian heritage and famous curry-house culture.
A fragrant rice dish layered with spiced meat or vegetables, widely enjoyed in Bradford's Pakistani and Indian communities.
A crisp semolina and syrup sweet popular in Bradford's Asian sweet shops, especially for celebrations and family gatherings.
Refined dining room in the city centre offering modern British tasting menus and polished service for a special meal.
Celebrated Kashmiri restaurant known for authentic curries in a simple, bustling setting. A Bradford institution.
Well-known for grilled meats, curries and generous portions in a casual setting loved by Bradford locals.
Budget-friendly for UK city breaks, with lower hotel, dining, and local transport costs than London, Manchester, or Edinburgh.
Service is often included at some restaurants; otherwise 10-12.5% is typical for good service. Taxi fares are often rounded up. Tipping in cafes is optional.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Bradford by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bradford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Liverpool to Bradford buses use the Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre to Bradford, Interchange Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Bradford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre is 2 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Restaurants within shopping center.
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre. ATMs are aTM available in shopping center.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre.
Available at Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool, Wavertree Shopping Centre: Wheelchair accessible entrance available.
Liverpool, Liverpool One is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, Liverpool One has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret A Manger (in the station), Costa Coffee (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool, Liverpool One.
Available at Liverpool, Liverpool One: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool, Liverpool One: Elevators, ramps.
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café in the Station (in the station), Fast Food Outlet (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
Available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place: Elevators, ramps.
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.
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need