- 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
$22
Average price
$45
Fastest journey
4 h 45 m
Average duration
5 h 8 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
277 km
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.
The average ticket from London to Bradford will cost around $45 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 18 buses that leave London for Bradford on Sat, Aug 01, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Aug 01 the direct buses cover the 277 km distance in an average of 5 h 8 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
On Sat, Aug 01 the slowest buses will take 5 h 20 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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NX561Buses from London to Bradford run on average 12 times per day, taking around 3h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 172 miles (277 km) distance in 4h 45m.
Distance 172 miles (277 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 4h 45m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 42 days |
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 9h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 01:50PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 10h55 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:25PM | Duration 5h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:45AM | Duration 4h45 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 6h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 6h46 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 6h26 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $20 |
The table below shows live departures for London to Bradford buses for today, Friday, July 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 4:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h00 | 10:30 PM Bradford, Interchange Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:20 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h10 | 10:30 PM Bradford, Interchange Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX561 | 8:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 4h45 | 12:45 AM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 7h25 | 6:25 AM Bradford, Interchange Station | 1 transfer | |
NX465 | 11:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h35 | 6:05 AM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX466 | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h46 | 6:45 AM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:59 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h26 | 6:25 AM Bradford, Interchange Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Saturday, August 1 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:15 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 6h10 | 6:25 AM Bradford, Interchange Station | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h50 | 2:20 PM Bradford, Interchange Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:05 AM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h15 | 2:20 PM Bradford, Interchange Station | 0 transfersDirect | |
NX032 · NX025 · NX561 | 10:20 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 8h20 | 6:40 PM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 2 transfers | |
NX032 · NX401 · NX561 | 10:20 AM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 8h20 | 6:40 PM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 2 transfers | |
NX561 | 11:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h20 | 4:20 PM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 6h30 | 7:30 PM Bradford, Interchange Station | 1 transfer | |
NX561 | 1:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 5h10 | 6:40 PM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) | 5h55 | 7:30 PM Bradford, Interchange Station | 1 transfer | |
NX032 · NX444 · NX561 | 1:50 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 10h55 | 12:45 AM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 2 transfers | |
NX032 · NX035 · NX561 | 1:50 PM London, Hammersmith Bridge Road | 10h55 | 12:45 AM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 2 transfers | |
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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 London to Bradford buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Bradford, Interchange Station station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Bradford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station 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), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
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