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Compare all timetables for the bus from Cardiff to Bradford

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

today
£16
tomorrow
£15
Tuesday
£22
Wednesday
£19
Thursday
£19
Friday
£21
Saturday
£18

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 13h 10m 17:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 06:25 Bradford Interchange  Economy £16
National Express 7h 5m 12:40 Cardiff Coach Station 19:45 Bradford Interchange  Economy £23
National Express 6h 55m 12:50 Cardiff University 19:45 Bradford Interchange  Economy £23
FlixBus 12h 35m 09:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 21:50 Bradford Interchange  Economy £23
National Express 9h 5m 04:45 Cardiff Coach Station 13:50 Bradford Interchange  Economy £25

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 30m 14:45 Cardiff Coach Station 00:15 Bradford Interchange  Economy £15
National Express 10h 15m 06:05 Cardiff University 16:20 Bradford Interchange  Economy £15
National Express 9h 22m 14:53 Cardiff University 00:15 Bradford Interchange  Economy £15
FlixBus 12h 35m 09:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 21:50 Bradford Interchange  Economy £17
FlixBus 13h 10m 17:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 06:25 Bradford Interchange  Economy £17

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 11h 5m 05:15 Cardiff Coach Station 16:20 Bradford Interchange  Economy £22
National Express 11h 0m 05:20 Cardiff University 16:20 Bradford Interchange  Economy £22
National Express 10h 37m 13:38 Cardiff University 00:15 Bradford Interchange  Economy £22
FlixBus 13h 10m 17:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 06:25 Bradford Interchange  Economy £22
FlixBus 13h 20m 06:10 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 19:30 Bradford Interchange  Economy £23
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Bradford via Birmingham, you can save more than £7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      12h 55m
      0
      22:15
      Cardiff
      University
      03:35
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 3h 25m
    • FlixBus
      4h 10m
      0
      07:00
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      11:10
      Bradford
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 2h 18m longer, but you will save £7

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 25m 13:40 Cardiff Coach Station 23:05 Bradford Interchange  Economy £19
National Express 10h 37m 13:38 Cardiff University 00:15 Bradford Interchange  Economy £19
National Express 11h 50m 22:10 Cardiff Coach Station 10:00 Bradford Interchange  Economy £20
FlixBus 13h 10m 17:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 06:25 Bradford Interchange  Economy £20
FlixBus 12h 35m 09:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 21:50 Bradford Interchange  Economy £22
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Bradford via Birmingham, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      12h 55m
      0
      22:15
      Cardiff
      University
      03:35
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 3h 25m
    • FlixBus
      4h 10m
      0
      07:00
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      11:10
      Bradford
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 3h 30m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 9h 25m 13:40 Cardiff Coach Station 23:05 Bradford Interchange  Economy £19
National Express 11h 50m 22:10 Cardiff Coach Station 10:00 Bradford Interchange  Economy £20
National Express 11h 45m 22:15 Cardiff University 10:00 Bradford Interchange  Economy £20
FlixBus 13h 20m 06:10 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 19:30 Bradford Interchange  Economy £21
FlixBus 12h 35m 09:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 21:50 Bradford Interchange  Economy £21
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Bradford via Birmingham, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      12h 55m
      0
      22:15
      Cardiff
      University
      03:35
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £9
      • Waiting Time 3h 25m
    • FlixBus
      4h 10m
      0
      07:00
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      11:10
      Bradford
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 3h 30m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 35m 12:30 Cardiff Coach Station 20:05 Bradford Interchange  Economy £21
National Express 9h 30m 13:35 Cardiff Coach Station 23:05 Bradford Interchange  Economy £21
National Express 10h 5m 10:00 Cardiff University 20:05 Bradford Interchange  Economy £23
FlixBus 13h 20m 06:10 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 19:30 Bradford Interchange  Economy £24
FlixBus 13h 10m 17:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 06:25 Bradford Interchange  Economy £24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Bradford via Birmingham, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      11h 10m
      0
      08:20
      Cardiff
      Coach Station
      11:00
      Birmingham
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £10
      • Waiting Time 4h 15m
    • FlixBus
      4h 15m
      0
      15:15
      Birmingham
      Great Charles St Queensway
      19:30
      Bradford
      Interchange
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £6
    Travel time is 3h 35m longer, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 5m 12:40 Cardiff Coach Station 19:45 Bradford Interchange  Economy £18
National Express 6h 55m 12:50 Cardiff University 19:45 Bradford Interchange  Economy £18
National Express 9h 20m 13:45 Cardiff Coach Station 23:05 Bradford Interchange  Economy £21
FlixBus 13h 10m 17:15 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 06:25 Bradford Interchange  Economy £23
FlixBus 13h 20m 06:10 Cardiff Kingsway Coach Stop 19:30 Bradford Interchange  Economy £24

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Cardiff to Bradford is £15 on 02/02/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Bradford

See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and Bradford are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 25 daily coaches from Cardiff to Bradford. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 13 daily coaches between Cardiff and Bradford.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 47 coaches from Cardiff to Bradford, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Bradford, with 15 offers.

Facts about coaches from Cardiff to Bradford

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 19 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Bradford in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Bradford starting from £15!

Cheapest Bus £15
Fastest Bus 6h 55m
Earliest Coach 04:45
Latest Coach 22:15
Daily Bus Connections 19 Ø
Distance 274.6 km
Coach Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Cardiff to Bradford

Every day, 19 buses from 2 coach companies leave Cardiff for Bradford: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/02/2026 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 26/01
Tuesday 27/01
Wednesday 28/01
Thursday 29/01
Friday 30/01
Saturday 31/01
Sunday 01/02
£23
Monday 02/02
£15
Tuesday 03/02
£22
Wednesday 04/02
£19
Thursday 05/02
£19
Friday 06/02
£21
Saturday 07/02
£18
Sunday 08/02
£25
Monday 09/02
£15
Tuesday 10/02
£19
Wednesday 11/02
£19
Thursday 12/02
£18
Friday 13/02
£19
Saturday 14/02
£18
Sunday 15/02
£21
Monday 16/02
Tuesday 17/02
£17
Wednesday 18/02
Thursday 19/02
£16
Friday 20/02
£19
Saturday 21/02
£16
Sunday 22/02

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Bradford

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Bradford, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £15, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Cardiff to Bradford. Tuesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £17.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Bradford, with £15. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £20.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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 coaches from Cardiff to Bradford are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Cardiff to Bradford

These are the most booked bus companies between Cardiff to Bradford from our users.

National Express from Cardiff to Bradford

National Express

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Cardiff to Bradford:

Cheapest Price £15
Fastest Coach 6h 55m
Earliest Coach 04:45
Last Coach 22:15
Daily Connections 17 Ø
Found on 31/01/2026

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Bradford

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Cardiff and Bradford.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Bradford

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

FAQs about the Cardiff to Bradford bus

How much does a Cardiff - Bradford coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Cardiff - Bradford bus trip is available from £15 and takes 9h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Cardiff to Bradford is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £15 to £49. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Cardiff - Bradford route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Cardiff to Bradford is offered by roughly 19 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bradford from Cardiff take?

The quickest coach from Cardiff to Bradford is provided by National Express and takes 6h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £23. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Bradford?

The earliest bus to Bradford departs from Cardiff at 04:45. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Cardiff to Bradford?

The latest bus to Bradford departs from Cardiff at 22:15. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Cardiff - Bradford route?

Passengers looking to travel from Cardiff to Bradford can travel with National Express and FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bradford?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff 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 and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the bus to Bradford from Cardiff?

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

What equipment is available for the Cardiff 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 travelling 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 Cardiff to Bradford on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Cardiff to Bradford?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 19 daily trips between Cardiff and Bradford. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Cardiff to Bradford?

Prices and availability for 19 trips between Cardiff and Bradford change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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