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Compare all timetables for the bus from Carlisle to Bradford

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

today
£30
tomorrow
£31
Sunday
Monday
£29
Tuesday
Wednesday
£27
Thursday
£27

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 7h 5m 10:45 Carlisle Coach Station 17:50 Bradford Interchange  Economy £30
National Express 8h 45m 00:50 Carlisle Coach Station 09:35 Bradford Interchange  Economy £31
  • Did you know that if you travel from Carlisle to Bradford via Manchester, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 45m
      0
      00:50
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      04:00
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £20
      • Waiting Time 4h 25m
    • National Express
      1h 10m
      0
      08:25
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      09:35
      Bradford
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 45m 00:50 Carlisle Coach Station 09:35 Bradford Interchange  Economy £31
National Express 7h 5m 10:45 Carlisle Coach Station 17:50 Bradford Interchange  Economy £32
  • Did you know that if you travel from Carlisle to Bradford via Manchester, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 45m
      0
      00:50
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      04:00
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £20
      • Waiting Time 4h 25m
    • National Express
      1h 10m
      0
      08:25
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      09:35
      Bradford
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but 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 8h 45m 00:50 Carlisle Coach Station 09:35 Bradford Interchange  Economy £29
National Express 7h 5m 10:45 Carlisle Coach Station 17:50 Bradford Interchange  Economy £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Carlisle to Bradford via Manchester, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 45m
      0
      00:50
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      04:00
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £20
      • Waiting Time 4h 25m
    • National Express
      1h 10m
      0
      08:25
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      09:35
      Bradford
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £4
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 45m 00:50 Carlisle Coach Station 09:35 Bradford Interchange  Economy £27
National Express 7h 5m 10:45 Carlisle Coach Station 17:50 Bradford Interchange  Economy £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Carlisle to Bradford via Manchester, you can save more than £3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • National Express
      8h 45m
      0
      00:50
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      04:00
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £19
      • Waiting Time 4h 25m
    • National Express
      1h 10m
      0
      08:25
      Manchester
      Coach Station
      09:35
      Bradford
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £5
    Travel time is 1h 40m longer, but you will save £3

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
National Express 8h 45m 00:50 Carlisle Coach Station 09:35 Bradford Interchange  Economy £27
National Express 7h 5m 10:45 Carlisle Coach Station 17:50 Bradford Interchange  Economy £30
  • Did you know that if you travel from Carlisle to Bradford via Leeds, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      4h 20m
      0
      01:55
      Carlisle
      Coach Station
      04:40
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £12
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • National Express
      0h 25m
      0
      05:50
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      06:15
      Bradford
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      £2
    Travel Time is 2h 45m shorter, and you will save £13

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Carlisle to Bradford is £27 on 02/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Carlisle and Bradford

See here how frequent the connections between Carlisle and Bradford are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 2 daily coaches from Carlisle to Bradford. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Carlisle and Bradford.
The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 5 coaches from Carlisle to Bradford, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Carlisle and Bradford, with 5 offers.

Facts about coaches from Carlisle to Bradford

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 2 times every day by bus from Carlisle to Bradford in one click! Book your bus ticket from Carlisle to Bradford starting from £27!

Cheapest Bus £27
Fastest Bus 7h 5m
Earliest Coach 00:50
Latest Coach 10:45
Daily Bus Connections 2 Ø
Distance 143.7 km
Coach Companies National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Carlisle to Bradford

Every day, 2 buses from 1 coach companies leave Carlisle for Bradford: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 01/12
Tuesday 02/12
Wednesday 03/12
Thursday 04/12
Friday 05/12
£30
Saturday 06/12
£31
Sunday 07/12
Monday 08/12
£29
Tuesday 09/12
Wednesday 10/12
£27
Thursday 11/12
£27
Friday 12/12
Saturday 13/12
Sunday 14/12
Monday 15/12
Tuesday 16/12
Wednesday 17/12
Thursday 18/12
Friday 19/12
Saturday 20/12
Sunday 21/12
Monday 22/12
Tuesday 23/12
Wednesday 24/12
Thursday 25/12
Friday 26/12
Saturday 27/12
Sunday 28/12

The cheapest time to travel from Carlisle to Bradford

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Carlisle to Bradford, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £27, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Carlisle to Bradford. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £31.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Carlisle to Bradford, with £27. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £30.

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

Beloved bus companies from Carlisle to Bradford

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

National Express from Carlisle to Bradford

National Express

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

Cheapest Price £27
Fastest Coach 7h 5m
Earliest Coach 00:50
Last Coach 10:45
Daily Connections 2 Ø
Found on 02/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Carlisle and Bradford

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Carlisle to Bradford

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

FAQs about the Carlisle to Bradford bus

How much does a Carlisle - Bradford coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Carlisle - Bradford bus trip is available from £27 and takes 8h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Carlisle to Bradford is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £27 to £32. 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 Carlisle - Bradford route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Carlisle to Bradford is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bradford from Carlisle take?

The quickest coach from Carlisle to Bradford is provided by National Express and takes 7h 5m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £30. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Carlisle to Bradford?

The earliest bus to Bradford departs from Carlisle at 00:50. 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 Carlisle to Bradford?

The latest bus to Bradford departs from Carlisle at 10:45. 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 Carlisle - Bradford route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Carlisle and Bradford?

You can check all the direct connections between Carlisle 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 bus to Bradford from Carlisle?

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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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 Carlisle to Bradford on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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