The cheapest buses from London to Bradford
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The best way to find a cheap fare is to book your ticket as far in advance as you can and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Bradford will cost around $ 19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $ 9.
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The fastest buses from London to Bradford
Fastest Journey
4 h 45 m
Average
5 h 6 m
Buses per day
9
Distance
277 km
Of the 9 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.
These direct buses cover the 277 km distance in an average of 5 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 26 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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Bus Information between London and Bradford
 | Distance | 171 miles (276 km) |
 | Average bus duration | 4 h 5 min |
 | Average bus ticket price | $9 (€7) |
 | Direct bus | Yes |
 | Bus companies | National Express or Megabus |
Buses from London to Bradford cover the 171 miles (276 km) long trip taking on average 4 h 5 min with our travel partners like National Express or Megabus. There are direct bus services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $9 (€7), you can find the cheapest bus ticket for as low as $8 (€6). Travelers depart most frequently from London Victoria and arrive in Bradford, Bridge Street (Bradford Interchange).
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National Express between London and Bradford
Buy your official National Express bus tickets between London and Bradford from $8 (€6) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient route.
Looking for a cheap and hassle-free way to travel from London to Bradford? National Express is the UK’s leading bus company that provides premium services and comfortable travel experiences on a budget. National Express connects hundreds of cities and towns throughout the country and even offers routes to and from major UK airports like Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol. Check National Express bus schedules and tickets available for the trip on Omio to find the best deals on buses from London to Bradford. When you ride with National Express, you can expect to travel 171 miles (276 km) between London and Bradford.
All National Express buses are air-conditioned and provide free WiFi and onboard entertainment. Most buses have seat belts and power outlets in every seat, perfect if you need to charge your phone or laptop. You can select from three ticket options for the London to Bradford bus: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare. If you’re looking for more flexibility on canceling or changing your bus ticket easily, we recommend splurging on the Fully Flexible Fare option.
National Express has the following ticket policies due to COVID-19, which you should be aware of when booking and traveling by bus between London and Bradford:
- Cashless payments recommended
- Online booking and check-in recommended
- Pre-reservation / seat allocation
- Verification of ticket with valid ID
- Exceptions to waive change or cancellation fees policy
- For journeys between July 1st and October 31, 2020, the following change and refund policies apply:
- Restricted ticket: One change is allowed free of charge
- Standard ticket: Full refund or one change is allowed free of charge
- Fully flexible ticket: Unlimited changes to time or date are allowed
- All change and refund requests must be made at least 24 hours before the original outbound journey. Partial refunds are not allowed.
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.
Travel Tips
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from London Victoria and arriving in Bradford, Bridge Street (Bradford Interchange).
The most popular departure bus station with passengers for this journey, called London Victoria, is located 1 mile (s) / 1 km from the city center of London.
The most popular arrival bus station, Bradford, Bridge Street (Bradford Interchange), is located 0 mile (s) / 0 km away from the city center of Bradford.
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