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Compare train and bus for Bradford to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €2.
Distance: 29 miles (47 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€10 Average price | €9 Average price Cheapest |
1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bradford to Manchester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bradford to Manchester is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX171Cheapest
NX171Fastest
Y24390Other options
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FAQs: Travel from Bradford to Manchester
Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bradford to Manchester.
There are 2 travel options between Bradford and Manchester. You can take a train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Manchester from Bradford is by taking a train, which costs on average $5 (€4).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Bradford to Manchester:
Taking a train costs $2 (€2) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $7 (€6).
The fastest way to get to Manchester from Bradford is by train with an average travel time of 55 min.
Other travel options to Manchester take longer:
Bus takes 1 h on average.
The distance from Bradford to Manchester is approximately 29 miles (47 km).
The average frequency per day from Bradford to Manchester is:
- 7 buses per day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Bradford to Manchester as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bradford to Manchester:
- Buses most often depart from Bradford at Bradford, Interchange Station and arrive in Manchester at Manchester, Coach Station.
- Trains most often depart from Bradford at Bradford Interchange and arrive in Manchester at Manchester Piccadilly.
The following travel companies offer services from Bradford to Manchester:
- Travel with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Bradford to Manchester tickets on Omio for $6 (€5).
- Northern Rail (3) or TransPennine Express can get you to Manchester by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Northern Rail (3) from Bradford to Manchester for $5 (€4) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Bradford to Manchester with the following travel companies:
- You can find 7 direct buses per day to Manchester with National Express, Megabus or FlixBus.
- You can find 5 direct trains per day to take to Manchester with Northern Rail (3).
Direct services to Manchester tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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