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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Nelson Street, Bradford | Coach Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Nelson Street, Bradford | 2 Broadway | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Bradford Interchange | Coach Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Bradford Interchange | Coach Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Nelson Street, Bradford | Coach Station | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to go from Bradford to Manchester
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Bradford and Manchester?
Stops in Bradford
- A2 Bridge St, Bradford BD1 1TU, UK
- B
Bradford Coach Station
Unit 7, Metro Interchange, , Bradford BD1 1TU
Stops in Manchester
- A16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
- CShudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
- 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
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Customers generally had a positive experience with the bus service, praising the cleanliness of the coach and highlighting that drivers were helpful and friendly. However, some users mentioned issues at Bradford interchange due to lack of clear signage or directions for locating their specific buses.
National Express Bradford Manchester recent customer reviews
Had to wait for over 1hour for the bradford to Manchester bus, coming back was lots better; the driver was amazing
Itunu P.
Your booking didn't provide a bus number that made it difficult to locate the correct bus. The bus was late and took longer to get to the destination than scheduled.
Steve K.
Tye trip was perfect but being asked to rate it is the downfall of society. Get real.
Andrew B.
Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bradford to Manchester 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 Bradford to Manchester?
The cheapest bus tickets from Bradford to Manchester start from $6. The average price for this route is around $11. 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 Bradford to Manchester?
The average bus trip duration from Bradford to Manchester is 1h, covering a distance of 28 miles (45 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 39m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Bradford to Manchester route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 28 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bradford to Manchester?
The earliest bus departs from Bradford to Manchester at 12:25am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bradford to Manchester?
A bus trip from Bradford to Manchester generates an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Bradford to Manchester was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $6To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Bradford to Manchester, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $6 to $19 for a bus ticket from Bradford to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $6 which is on 2025-12-01.
