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Cheap bus tickets from London to Bradford

Showing times and prices for Sep 20

Cheapest

$37

Average

$41

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

Cheapest

02:30PM6h30

London, Victoria Coach Station

09:00PMBradford

$371One-way

1 transfer

2nd Cheapest

01:30PM5h50

London, Victoria Coach Station

07:20PMBradford

$371One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

07:30PM4h45

London, Victoria Coach Station

12:15AMBradford

$371One-way

0 transfers

11:30PM6h15

London, Victoria Coach Station

05:45AMBradford

$461One-way

0 transfers

11:59PM6h16

London, Victoria Coach Station

06:15AMBradford

$511One-way

0 transfers

Bus schedule from London to Bradford

Showing buses for tomorrow, Friday, September 20

FlixBus

09:00AM5h35

London, Victoria Coach Station

02:35PMBradford

0 transfers

FlixBus

09:35AM5h00

London

02:35PMBradford

0 transfers

FlixBus

11:00AM5h55

London, Victoria Coach Station

04:55PMBradford

0 transfers

FlixBus

11:35AM5h20

London

04:55PMBradford

0 transfers

National Express

01:30PM5h50

London, Victoria Coach Station

07:20PMBradford

0 transfers

National Express

02:30PM6h30

London, Victoria Coach Station

09:00PMBradford

1 transfer

National Express

07:30PM4h45

London, Victoria Coach Station

12:15AMBradford

0 transfers

National Express

11:30PM6h15

London, Victoria Coach Station

05:45AMBradford

0 transfers

National Express

11:59PM6h16

London, Victoria Coach Station

06:15AMBradford

0 transfers

FlixBus

11:59PM6h46

London, Victoria Coach Station

06:45AMBradford

0 transfers

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How far in advance should I book bus tickets from London to Bradford?

The best time to book your bus from London to Bradford is 42 days before departure. See how prices for buses change on the London to Bradford route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from London to Bradford per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your bus from London to Bradford.

Buses

from $17

Trains

from $64

Flights

from $134

Bus times from London to Bradford

Showing times and prices for Sep 20

Fastest Journey

4 h 45 m

Average

5 h 49 m

Buses per day

Distance

277 km

Of the 10 buses that leave London for Bradford every day 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

07:30PM4h45

London, Victoria Coach Station

12:15AMBradford

$371One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

09:35AM5h00

London

02:35PMBradford

$601One-way

0 transfers

11:35AM5h20

London

04:55PMBradford

$541One-way

0 transfers

09:00AM5h35

London, Victoria Coach Station

02:35PMBradford

$601One-way

0 transfers

01:30PM5h50

London, Victoria Coach Station

07:20PMBradford

$371One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from London to Bradford

Distance	171 miles (276 km)
Average bus duration	4 h 45 min
Average bus ticket price	$27 (€23)
Bus frequency	2 a day
Direct bus	Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day
Bus providers	National Express, FlixBus or Megabus

Buses from London to Bradford cover the 171 miles (276 km) long trip taking on average 4 h 45 min with our travel partners like National Express, FlixBus or Megabus. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $13 (€11), but the average price of bus tickets is $27 (€23). Travelers depart most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bradford, Interchange Station.

Bus companies: National Express, FlixBus and Megabus from London to Bradford

National Express, FlixBus and Megabus buses will get you between London and Bradford from $9 (€7). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

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 London - Bradford 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.

London to Bradford bus information with National Express:

Average Duration: 4 h 45 min
Cheapest Price: $17
National Express frequency: 1 a day

FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost bus companies in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travelers in both continents the option to take a long-distance bus at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on bag and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.

FlixBus from London to Bradford bus information:

Average Duration: 5 h
Cheapest Price: $9
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

Buses from London to Bradford: Journey Details

Buses from London to Bradford are operated by National Express coaches who provide a choice of 12 direct services a day. The first coach departs London early morning with the rest leaving at approximately two-hourly intervals until late evening. Journey time on buses from London to Bradford is approximately 5-6 hours.

Taking the Bus from London

Coach services for London to Bradford depart from London Victoria Coach Station. Located right next to London Victoria Rail and Underground stations in southwest London, it's easy to reach the coach terminus via subway, rail or bus followed by a short walk. Journey time via subway from Central London is less than 15 minutes with subways running from 5:00 a.m. until 1:00 a.m. Outside of these times travelers can board a number of night buses which terminate at London Victoria.

Getting into Bradford by Bus

The historic city of Bradford lends much of it's magnificence to its heritage as the Wool Capital of the World, becoming prominent during the industrial revolution. Historical buildings of note include much of the Victorian town centre such as the Italianate City Hall as well as a number of medieval buildings. Today Bradford is a cosmopolitan city that's more famous for film production than wool, earning its title of UNESCO City of Film in 2009. Coaches from London arrive at Bradford Interchange which is located at the very heart of the city centre. The interchange is the city's main transport hub for bus, rail and coach services, making it an easy place to find onward travel from. Bus and rail services cease operating around 11:00 p.m. and after this time passengers will find a choice of cabs stationed at the interchange for onward travel.

FAQs: Bus from London to Bradford

FAQs: Take the bus from London to Bradford 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 London to Bradford.

Cheap bus tickets from London to Bradford can start from as little as $13 (€11) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for London to Bradford is $27 (€23); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

The bus time from London to Bradford is on average 4 h 45 min for the 171 mile (276 km) long journey, but the time it takes to go between London and Bradford by bus can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from London to Bradford leaves at 7: 00 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last bus from London to Bradford leaves at 10: 59 PM.

Yes, it is possible to travel from London to Bradford without having to change trains with National Express, FlixBus or Megabus. There are 2 direct buses from London to Bradford each day. There may be fewer direct services available on weekends or holidays.

For the journey from London to Bradford you can take a bus with National Express, FlixBus or Megabus. Be sure to check out all possible bus companies that offer services to Bradford from London on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.

Passengers board the bus most frequently from London, Victoria Coach Station, which is located around 2.1 miles (3.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the bus at Bradford, Interchange Station, located 0.2 miles (319 m) away from the city centre.

A trip to Bradford from London is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 4 h 45 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from London to Bradford is August.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel from London to Bradford including taking a train, bus or flight.