How much is the bus ticket from Manchester to Bradford?

The cheapest bus tickets from Manchester to Bradford start from $9. The average price for this route is around $13. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Manchester to Bradford?

The average bus travel time from Manchester to Bradford is 1h 5m, covering a distance of 48 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 49m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Manchester to Bradford route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Manchester to Bradford?

The earliest bus departs from Manchester to Bradford at 7:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Manchester to Bradford?

A bus trip from Manchester to Bradford generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Manchester to Bradford on December 3
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:59pm	Coach Station	1h 1m	1:00am	Bradford Interchange	Cheapest
Bus	7:46pm	16 Broadway	49m	8:35pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Coach Station	1h 10m	9:35am	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Coach Station	1h 10m	9:35am	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Coach Station	1h 10m	12:20pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Bradford on December 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	Coach Station	1h 10m	9:35am	Nelson Street, Bradford	Cheapest
Bus	7:46pm	16 Broadway	49m	8:35pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Coach Station	1h 10m	9:35am	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Coach Station	1h 10m	9:35am	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Coach Station	1h 10m	12:20pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Bradford on December 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	Coach Station	1h 10m	9:35am	Nelson Street, Bradford	Cheapest
Bus	7:46pm	16 Broadway	49m	8:35pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Coach Station	1h 10m	9:35am	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Coach Station	1h 10m	9:35am	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Coach Station	1h 10m	12:20pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Bradford on December 6
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	Coach Station	1h 10m	9:35am	Nelson Street, Bradford	Cheapest
Bus	7:46pm	16 Broadway	49m	8:35pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Coach Station	1h 10m	9:35am	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Coach Station	1h 10m	12:20pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Coach Station	1h 10m	12:20pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Bradford on December 7
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	Coach Station	1h 10m	9:35am	Nelson Street, Bradford	Cheapest
Bus	7:46pm	16 Broadway	49m	8:35pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Coach Station	1h 10m	9:35am	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Coach Station	1h 10m	9:35am	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Coach Station	1h 10m	12:20pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Bradford on December 8
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:25am	Coach Station	1h 10m	9:35am	Nelson Street, Bradford	Cheapest
Bus	7:46pm	16 Broadway	49m	8:35pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	Fastest
Bus	8:25am	Coach Station	1h 10m	9:35am	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags
Bus	8:25am	Coach Station	1h 10m	9:35am	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags
Bus	11:10am	Coach Station	1h 10m	12:20pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 10:46 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Manchester to Bradford

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bradford. The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

48 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$9 - $30	Average Duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $76	Average Duration57m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $8	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Bradford?

Stops in Manchester

A
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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B
Manchester Airport
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C
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK
E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK
F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom

Stops in Bradford

A
Bradford Interchange
2 Bridge St, Bradford BD1 1TU, UK
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B
Bradford Coach Station
Unit 7, Metro Interchange, , Bradford BD1 1TU

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,746 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Customers appreciate the punctuality, cleanliness, and courteous drivers of the service. They enjoy smooth rides with friendly and professional staff. Overall, there are no major complaints about delays or dissatisfaction mentioned in the reviews.

National Express Manchester Bradford recent customer reviews

Driver was very friendly professional knowledgable and very helpful, good driving experience exceptional customer service

Samina K.

January 31, 2024

Coach was very noisy, horrible noise was coming out from engine component

Zubair S.

October 19, 2025

Very nice bus driver

Melody G.

April 25, 2024

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Bradford by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Manchester to Bradford?
The cheapest bus tickets from Manchester to Bradford start from $9. The average price for this route is around $13. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Manchester to Bradford?
The average bus travel time from Manchester to Bradford is 1h 5m, covering a distance of 48 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 49m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Manchester to Bradford route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Manchester to Bradford?
The earliest bus departs from Manchester to Bradford at 7:35am. And the latest bus departs at 11:59pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Manchester to Bradford?
A bus trip from Manchester to Bradford generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-01

$14

12-02

$10

Today

$10

12-04

$9

12-05

$9

12-06

$17

12-07

$9

12-08

$9

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Bradford was searched and found on Dec 4, 2025 with a price of $9

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Manchester to Bradford, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $9 to $27 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Bradford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2025-12-04.