How to travel from Manchester to Bradford

There are 2 travel options from Manchester to Bradford: bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Bradford from Manchester is by taking a bus, which costs on average $6 (€5).

This is compared to other ways of getting to Bradford:

Taking a bus is about $1 (€1) less than taking a train, which costs on average $7 (€6) for this trip.

The quickest way to travel to Bradford from Manchester is by train, which takes on average 52 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, going by bus can take 1 h   on average.

The distance is approximately 29 miles (47 km) from Manchester to Bradford.

The average frequency per day from Manchester to Bradford is:

• Around 16 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Manchester to Bradford as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Bradford:

• Buses from Manchester to Bradford most often leave from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Bradford, Bridge Street (Bradford Interchange).
• Trains most often depart from Manchester at Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Bradford at Bradford Interchange.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Bradford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with National Express for buses to Bradford. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for National Express Manchester to Bradford tickets on Omio for $6 (€5).
• Northern Rail can get you to Bradford by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Northern Rail from Manchester to Bradford for $7 (€6) on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Bradford with the following travel companies:

• You can check for a direct train to Bradford with Northern Rail with 16 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Bradford 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 route.

When planning your trip from Manchester to Bradford, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets cost $6 (€5) one way on average.
• Train tickets cost $7 (€6) one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Manchester to Bradford online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.