Manchester to Bradford bus from $4 (€4) with National Express

Cheap bus tickets from Manchester to Bradford

Showing times and prices for Oct 07

Cheapest

$10

Average

$11

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

Cheapest

11:59PM1h01

Manchester, Coach Station

01:00AMBradford

$101One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

11:10AM1h10

Manchester, Coach Station

12:20PMBradford

$101One-way

0 transfers

2nd Cheapest

08:25AM1h10

Manchester, Coach Station

09:35AMBradford

$101One-way

0 transfers

07:30PM1h05

Manchester, Coach Station

08:35PMBradford

$121One-way

0 transfers

01:55PM1h10

Manchester, Coach Station

03:05PMBradford

$131One-way

0 transfers

Manchester to Bradford bus times

Showing buses for tomorrow, Monday, October 7

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
National Express	04:25AM Manchester, Coach Station	2h35	07:00AM Bradford	1 transfer
National Express	08:25AM Manchester, Coach Station	1h10	09:35AM Bradford	0 transfersDirect
National Express	11:10AM Manchester, Coach Station	1h10	12:20PM Bradford	0 transfersDirect
National Express	01:55PM Manchester, Coach Station	1h10	03:05PM Bradford	0 transfersDirect
National Express	04:25PM Manchester, Coach Station	1h25	05:50PM Bradford	0 transfersDirect
National Express	07:30PM Manchester, Coach Station	1h05	08:35PM Bradford	0 transfersDirect
National Express	09:00PM Manchester, Coach Station	2h45	11:45PM Bradford	1 transfer
National Express	11:59PM Manchester, Coach Station	1h01	01:00AM Bradford	0 transfersDirect
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Bus times from Manchester to Bradford

Showing times and prices for Oct 07

Fastest Journey

1 h 1 m

Average

1 h 32 m

Buses per day

Distance

47 km

Of the 8 buses that leave Manchester for Bradford every day 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

Fastest

11:59PM1h01

Manchester, Coach Station

01:00AMBradford

$101One-way

0 transfers

2nd Fastest

07:30PM1h05

Manchester, Coach Station

08:35PMBradford

$121One-way

0 transfers

01:55PM1h10

Manchester, Coach Station

03:05PMBradford

$131One-way

0 transfers

11:10AM1h10

Manchester, Coach Station

12:20PMBradford

$101One-way

0 transfers

08:25AM1h10

Manchester, Coach Station

09:35AMBradford

$101One-way

0 transfers

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Overview: Bus from Manchester to Bradford

Distance	29 miles (47 km)
Average bus duration	1 h
Average bus ticket price	$11 (€10)
Bus frequency	2 a day
Direct bus	Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day
Bus companies	National Express or FlixBus

Buses from Manchester to Bradford cover the 29 miles (47 km) long journey taking on average 1 h with our travel partners like National Express or FlixBus. Normally, there are 2 buses operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this journey for as low as $5 (€4), but the average price of bus tickets is $11 (€10). Travelers depart most frequently from Manchester, Coach Station and arrive in Bradford, Interchange Station.

Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus and Megabus from Manchester to Bradford

National Express, FlixBus and Megabus buses will get you from Manchester to Bradford from $2 (€2). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best bus times and tickets for your trip.

National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance bus company operating over 550 buses per day and serving over 900 destinations across the UK. National Express also operates bus services to all major UK airports, such as Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton and Bristol, 24 hours a day. All National Express buses have air conditioning and provide free WiFi access along with onboard entertainment. Most buses come with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, so you can charge your phone or laptop during a long journey. For your bus to Bradford from Manchester, you can select from three ticket fares: Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare.

Manchester to Bradford bus information with National Express:

Average Duration: 1 h
Cheapest Price: $7
National Express frequency: 7 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.

Manchester to Bradford bus information with FlixBus:

Average Duration: 1 h 10 min
Cheapest Price: $2
FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

Northern Rail is a train company based in the United Kingdom operating trains between Manchester and Bradford. It operates a wide range of services, from express trains to local services, and offers a variety of ticket types. Express trains are the fastest services, with journey times of up to two hours. Local services are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Northern Rail also offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, and season tickets. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and a range of refreshments. The most popular routes for Northern Rail are between major cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.

Northern Rail (3) from Manchester to Bradford bus information:

Average Duration: 52 min
Cheapest Price: $3
Northern Rail (3) frequency: 13 a day

FAQs: Bus from Manchester to Bradford

FAQs: Take the bus from Manchester 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 Manchester to Bradford.

Cheap bus tickets from Manchester to Bradford can start from as little as $5 (€4) when you book in advance. The average bus ticket price for Manchester to Bradford is $11 (€10); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Manchester to Bradford bus time is 1 h covering the 29 mile (47 km) long journey, but the journey time can vary depending on specific dates or if traveling on weekends and holidays.

The first bus from Manchester to Bradford leaves at 5: 30 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

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

Yes, there are 2 direct buses a day from Manchester to Bradford with National Express or FlixBus. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct buses.

Take the Manchester to Bradford bus with National Express or FlixBus. However, it's always good to check out all possible bus companies for the route between Manchester and Bradford as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

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

A day trip to Bradford from Manchester is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a bus from Manchester to Bradford is November.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Manchester and Bradford including taking a bus or train.