Bus Preston to Bradford: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Preston to Bradford

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

today

$17

tomorrow

$17

Sunday

$20

Monday

$17

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	6h 50m	10:05 AM	Preston	Bus Station	4:55 PM	Bradford	Interchange		Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 7/24/2026 10:05:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/24/2026 4:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Bradford via Manchester, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  9h 25m
  
  0
  
  3:20 AM
  
  Preston
  Bus Station
  
  4:05 AM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 3:20:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 4:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 45m
- National Express
  
  1h 10m
  
  0
  
  11:35 AM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  12:45 PM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  0
  
  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
Travel time is 2h 35m longer, but you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	6h 30m	6:15 AM	Preston	Bus Station	12:45 PM	Bradford	Interchange		Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 6:15:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 12:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
	National Express	7h 35m	9:35 AM	Preston	Bus Station	5:10 PM	Bradford	Interchange		Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 7/25/2026 9:35:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Bradford via Manchester, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  2h 40m
  
  0
  
  10:35 PM
  
  Preston
  Bus Station
  
  11:45 PM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 10:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
- National Express
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:15 AM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  1:15 AM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  0
  
  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
Travel Time is 3h 50m shorter, and you will save $2

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	7h 15m	9:55 AM	Preston	Bus Station	5:10 PM	Bradford	Interchange		Economy	$20	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 9:55:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Bradford via Manchester, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  2h 40m
  
  0
  
  10:35 PM
  
  Preston
  Bus Station
  
  11:45 PM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $10
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 7/26/2026 10:35:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $10 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
- National Express
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:15 AM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  1:15 AM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  0
  
  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
Travel Time is 4h 35m shorter, and you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	National Express	9h 5m	7:55 AM	Preston	Bus Station	5:00 PM	Bradford	Interchange		Economy	$17	A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 7:55:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Preston to Bradford via Manchester, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  11h 0m
  
  0
  
  2:15 PM
  
  Preston
  Bus Station
  
  3:20 PM
  
  Manchester
  Shudehill Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $8
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Bus Station, Preston (United Kingdom) at 7/27/2026 2:15:00 PM to Shudehill Interchange, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 7/27/2026 3:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $8 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
- National Express
  
  1h 0m
  
  0
  
  12:15 AM
  
  Manchester
  Coach Station
  
  1:15 AM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  0
  
  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
Travel time is 1h 55m longer, but you will save $4

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/24/2026 costs just $17, from National Express

Facts about the bus from Preston to Bradford

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 1 times every day by bus from Preston to Bradford in one click! Book your bus ticket from Preston to Bradford starting from $17!

Cheapest Bus	$17
Fastest Bus	6h 30m
Earliest Bus	10:05 AM
Latest Bus	7:55 AM
Daily Bus Routes	1 Ø
Distance	38.6 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Preston to Bradford

Every day, 1 buses from 1 bus companies leave Preston for Bradford: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

$17

Saturday 07/25

$17

Sunday 07/26

$20

Monday 07/27

$17

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

$17

Thursday 07/30

$17

Friday 07/31

$17

Saturday 08/01

$17

Sunday 08/02

Monday 08/03

$17

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

$17

Friday 08/07

$17

Saturday 08/08

$17

Sunday 08/09

$17

Monday 08/10

$17

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$17

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

How to save money travelling from Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston to Bradford are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Preston and Bradford

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

Bus Station

Carlisle St

Bus Station (Stand 27)

Deepdale Stadium

Sir Tom Finney Way

Little Oaks Bus Stop

Little Oaks Little Oaks

Railway Station

Interchange

Bridge St

Hall Ings

Keighley Rd Oak Lane

Harrogate Road Holybrook Ave

Apperley Bridge Rail Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Preston to Bradford

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

FAQs about the Preston to Bradford bus

How much does a Preston Bradford bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $17 and takes 6h 50m to reach Bradford. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $17 and $20. 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 Preston to Bradford each day?

Every day, the Preston to Bradford bus route is served by approximately 1 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Preston to Bradford is offered by National Express and takes 6h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $17. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Preston to Bradford?

The earliest bus arriving in Bradford from Preston starts at 10:05 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 Preston to Bradford?

The latest bus trip departing from Preston for Bradford starts at 7:55 AM. 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 Preston Bradford route?

When traveling by bus from Preston 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 Preston and Bradford?

You can check all the direct connections between Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston 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 Preston to Bradford on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Preston and to Bradford

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