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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.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bradford will cost around $74 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $62.
It's difficult to get from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bradford without transferring at least 2 times.

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Buses from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bradford run on average 21 times per day, taking around 7h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $35 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 04:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 154 miles (248 km) distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 154 miles (248 km) |
Average bus duration 7h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $35 |
Buses per day 21 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 4:20 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Stansted Mountfitchet to Bradford.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Stephensons of Essex | Departure Time 09:37AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 9h53 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $0 |
Operator Stephensons of Essex | Departure Time 10:58AM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 7h42 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 7h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Stephensons of Essex | Departure Time 12:03PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 6h57 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator National Express | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 8h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator Stephensons of Essex | Departure Time 05:47PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 6h28 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator Stephensons of Essex | Departure Time 07:58PM | Arrival Time 06:25AM | Duration 10h27 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
The table below shows live departures for Stansted Mountfitchet to Bradford buses for today, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 9:37 AM Stansted Mountfitchet | 9h53 | 7:30 PM Bradford | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 10:58 AM Stansted Mountfitchet | 7h42 | 6:40 PM Bradford | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 5:47 PM Stansted Mountfitchet | 6h28 | 12:15 AM Bradford | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 7:58 PM Stansted Mountfitchet | 10h27 | 6:25 AM Bradford | 3 transfers | |
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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.
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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.
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