Bus Manchester to Bradford: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Manchester to Bradford

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Manchester to Bradford from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 0m	12:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	1:15 AM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 12:15:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
National Express	1h 10m	4:00 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	5:10 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 4:00:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 10m	11:35 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	12:45 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$8	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 11:35:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 10m	11:35 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	12:45 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 11:35:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 10m	4:00 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	5:10 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 4:00:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 0m	12:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	1:15 AM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 12:15:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 0m	12:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	1:15 AM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 12:15:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
National Express	1h 10m	11:35 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	12:45 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$8	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 11:35:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 15m	3:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	5:00 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$8	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 3:45:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 0m	12:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	1:15 AM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 12:15:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
National Express	1h 10m	11:35 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	12:45 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 11:35:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 15m	3:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	5:00 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/28/2026 3:45:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 0m	12:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	1:15 AM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 12:15:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
National Express	1h 10m	11:35 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	12:45 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 11:35:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 15m	3:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	5:00 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/29/2026 3:45:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 0m	12:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	1:15 AM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 12:15:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
National Express	1h 10m	11:35 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	12:45 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 11:35:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 15m	3:45 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	5:00 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/30/2026 3:45:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 0m	12:15 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	1:15 AM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 12:15:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 1:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m
National Express	1h 15m	11:35 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	12:50 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 11:35:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 12:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m
National Express	1h 15m	3:40 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	4:55 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 7/31/2026 3:40:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/31/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 15m

Frequency of bus connections between Manchester and Bradford

See here how frequent the connections between Manchester and Bradford are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Manchester to Bradford. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Manchester and Bradford.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 7 buses from Manchester to Bradford, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Bradford, with 7 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/26/2026 costs just $5, from National Express

Facts about the bus from Manchester to Bradford

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 3 times every day by bus from Manchester to Bradford in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Bradford starting from $5!

Cheapest Bus	$5
Fastest Bus	1h 0m
Earliest Bus	12:15 AM
Latest Bus	3:40 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	29.4 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Manchester to Bradford

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Manchester for Bradford: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/25/2026 and for the following days.

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The cheapest time to travel from Manchester to Bradford

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Manchester to Bradford, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $5, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Manchester to Bradford. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $5.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Bradford, with $5. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $5.

How to save money travelling from Manchester to Bradford

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Manchester to Bradford in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Manchester to Bradford, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Manchester to Bradford are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Bradford

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Manchester and Bradford.

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Interchange

Bridge St

Hall Ings

Keighley Rd Oak Lane

Harrogate Road Holybrook Ave

Apperley Bridge Rail Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Bradford

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Manchester to Bradford? Or which bus companies serve the route Manchester to Bradford? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Manchester to Bradford bus

How much does a Manchester Bradford bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $5 and takes 1h 10m to reach Bradford. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Manchester to Bradford?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $5 and $8. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bradford.

On average, how many connections are available from Manchester to Bradford each day?

Every day, the Manchester to Bradford bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Manchester to Bradford take?

The fastest bus from Manchester to Bradford is offered by National Express and takes 1h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $7. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Bradford?

The earliest bus arriving in Bradford from Manchester starts at 12:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Manchester to Bradford?

The latest bus trip departing from Manchester for Bradford starts at 3:40 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Manchester Bradford route?

When traveling by bus from Manchester to Bradford, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Manchester and Bradford?

You can check all the direct connections between Manchester and Bradford by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Manchester to Bradford bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Manchester Bradford bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Manchester Bradford bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Manchester to Bradford on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Manchester to Bradford

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Manchester and to Bradford

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Manchester and to Bradford. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!