Bus and Coach from Manchester to Bradford: Compare all prices

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.

today

£7

tomorrow

£4

Tuesday

£4

Wednesday

£4

Thursday

£4

Friday

£5

Saturday

£4

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 10m	08:25	Manchester	Coach Station	09:35	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 08:25:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 10m	13:55	Manchester	Coach Station	15:05	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 13:55:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 10m	16:40	Manchester	Coach Station	17:50	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 16:40:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 5m	19:30	Manchester	Coach Station	20:35	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 19:30:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
National Express	0h 58m	08:37	Manchester	Miles Platting	09:35	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£7	A Bus from National Express goes from Miles Platting, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 08:37:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 58m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bradford via Failsworth, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 1%
  
  0h 52m
  
  Manchester
  
  6 km
  
  19:43
  
  Failsworth
  Bus Stop
  
  20:35
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Failsworth (United Kingdom) at 07/12/2025 19:43:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 07/12/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 52m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 10m	08:25	Manchester	Coach Station	09:35	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 08:25:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 5m	19:30	Manchester	Coach Station	20:35	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 19:30:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
National Express	0h 58m	08:37	Manchester	Miles Platting	09:35	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Miles Platting, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 08:37:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 58m
National Express	1h 10m	11:10	Manchester	Coach Station	12:20	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 11:10:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 10m	13:55	Manchester	Coach Station	15:05	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 08/12/2025 13:55:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 08/12/2025 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 10m	08:25	Manchester	Coach Station	09:35	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 08:25:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 25m	16:25	Manchester	Coach Station	17:50	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 16:25:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
National Express	1h 5m	19:30	Manchester	Coach Station	20:35	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 19:30:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
National Express	1h 1m	23:59	Manchester	Coach Station	01:00	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 23:59:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 1m
National Express	0h 58m	08:37	Manchester	Miles Platting	09:35	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Miles Platting, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 09/12/2025 08:37:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 09/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 58m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 10m	08:25	Manchester	Coach Station	09:35	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 08:25:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 10m	11:10	Manchester	Coach Station	12:20	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 11:10:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 10m	13:55	Manchester	Coach Station	15:05	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 13:55:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 5m	19:30	Manchester	Coach Station	20:35	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 19:30:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/12/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
National Express	1h 1m	23:59	Manchester	Coach Station	01:00	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 10/12/2025 23:59:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 1m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 10m	08:25	Manchester	Coach Station	09:35	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 08:25:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 10m	11:10	Manchester	Coach Station	12:20	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 11:10:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 5m	19:30	Manchester	Coach Station	20:35	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 19:30:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
National Express	1h 1m	23:59	Manchester	Coach Station	01:00	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 23:59:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 01:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 1m
National Express	0h 58m	08:37	Manchester	Miles Platting	09:35	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Miles Platting, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 11/12/2025 08:37:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 11/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 58m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 10m	08:25	Manchester	Coach Station	09:35	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 08:25:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 10m	11:10	Manchester	Coach Station	12:20	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 11:10:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 12:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 10m	13:55	Manchester	Coach Station	15:05	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 13:55:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 25m	16:25	Manchester	Coach Station	17:50	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 16:25:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
National Express	1h 5m	19:30	Manchester	Coach Station	20:35	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£5	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 19:30:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Manchester to Bradford via Failsworth, you can save more than £0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  Save more than 1%
  
  0h 52m
  
  Manchester
  
  6 km
  
  19:43
  
  Failsworth
  Bus Stop
  
  20:35
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  0 km
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Stop, Failsworth (United Kingdom) at 12/12/2025 19:43:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 12/12/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 52m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 10m	08:25	Manchester	Coach Station	09:35	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 08:25:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 10m	13:55	Manchester	Coach Station	15:05	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 13:55:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 10m	16:40	Manchester	Coach Station	17:50	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 16:40:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 17:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 5m	19:30	Manchester	Coach Station	20:35	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 19:30:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 20:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
National Express	0h 58m	08:37	Manchester	Miles Platting	09:35	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	£4	A Bus from National Express goes from Miles Platting, Manchester (United Kingdom) at 13/12/2025 08:37:00 to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 13/12/2025 09:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £4 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 58m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Manchester to Bradford is £4 on 09/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

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.

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily coaches from Manchester to Bradford. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 11 daily coaches between Manchester and Bradford.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 28 coaches from Manchester to Bradford, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Manchester and Bradford, with 21 offers.

Facts about coaches from Manchester to Bradford

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 11 times every day by bus from Manchester to Bradford in one click! Book your bus ticket from Manchester to Bradford starting from £4!

Cheapest Bus	£4
Fastest Bus	0h 55m
Earliest Coach	08:25
Latest Coach	23:59
Daily Bus Connections	11 Ø
Distance	47.4 km
Coach Companies	National Express

Cheapest coach connections from Manchester to Bradford

Every day, 11 buses from 1 coach companies leave Manchester for Bradford: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/12/2025 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

Saturday 06/12

Sunday 07/12

£7

Monday 08/12

£4

Tuesday 09/12

£4

Wednesday 10/12

£4

Thursday 11/12

£4

Friday 12/12

£5

Saturday 13/12

£4

Sunday 14/12

£4

Monday 15/12

£5

Tuesday 16/12

£4

Wednesday 17/12

£4

Thursday 18/12

£4

Friday 19/12

£7

Saturday 20/12

£7

Sunday 21/12

£7

Monday 22/12

£8

Tuesday 23/12

£8

Wednesday 24/12

£6

Thursday 25/12

£22

Friday 26/12

£19

Saturday 27/12

£8

Sunday 28/12

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 £4, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Manchester to Bradford. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £5.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Manchester to Bradford, with £4. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £4.

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 coaches from Manchester to Bradford are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Manchester to Bradford

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

National Express from Manchester to Bradford

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

Cheapest Price	£4
Fastest Coach	0h 55m
Earliest Coach	08:25
Last Coach	23:59
Daily Connections	11 Ø
Found on	06/12/2025

All bus stations and stops in Manchester and Bradford

The map below shows you where to find all the 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

Apperley Bridge Rail Station

Harrogate Road Holybrook Ave

Service and Comfort on the bus from Manchester to Bradford

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Manchester - Bradford bus trip is available from £4 and takes 1h 5m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Manchester to Bradford is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £4 to £11. 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 Manchester - Bradford route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Manchester to Bradford is offered by roughly 11 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Bradford from Manchester take?

The quickest coach from Manchester to Bradford is provided by National Express and takes 0h 55m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £7. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Manchester to Bradford?

The earliest bus to Bradford departs from Manchester at 08:25. 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 Manchester to Bradford?

The latest bus to Bradford departs from Manchester at 23:59. 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 Manchester - Bradford route?

Passengers looking to travel from Manchester 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 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 bus to Bradford from Manchester?

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 Manchester 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 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 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 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!