How much is the train ticket from Bradford to Manchester?

The cheapest train tickets from Bradford to Manchester start at $8. The average price for this train route is around $18. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train ride from Bradford to Manchester?

The average train trip from Bradford to Manchester takes 57m and covers 47 km. The quickest train gets you there in 54m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators serve the Bradford to Manchester route?

Several major train operators serve this route, with 11 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bradford to Manchester?

The earliest train from Bradford to Manchester departs at 7:04am. The latest train departs at 11:39pm.

Train Bradford to Manchester from $8

Next train departures

Next departures for Bradford to Manchester on December 12
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:33am	Bradford Interchange	56m	9:29am	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	7:34am	Bradford Interchange	55m	8:29am	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	7:04am	Bradford Interchange	57m	8:01am	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	8:04am	Bradford Interchange	58m	9:02am	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	9:04am	Bradford Interchange	57m	10:01am	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures for Bradford to Manchester on December 13
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:04am	Bradford Interchange	57m	8:01am	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	7:34am	Bradford Interchange	55m	8:29am	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	8:04am	Bradford Interchange	58m	9:02am	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	8:33am	Bradford Interchange	56m	9:29am	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	9:04am	Bradford Interchange	57m	10:01am	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures for Bradford to Manchester on December 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:04pm	Bradford Interchange	56m	4:00pm	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	9:35am	Bradford Interchange	56m	10:31am	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	8:40am	Bradford Interchange	58m	9:38am	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	10:04am	Bradford Interchange	56m	11:00am	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	10:35am	Bradford Interchange	56m	11:31am	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures for Bradford to Manchester on December 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:35am	Bradford Interchange	54m	9:29am	Manchester Victoria	CheapestFastest
Train	7:04am	Bradford Interchange	57m	8:01am	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	7:34am	Bradford Interchange	55m	8:29am	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	8:04am	Bradford Interchange	58m	9:02am	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	9:04am	Bradford Interchange	57m	10:01am	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures for Bradford to Manchester on December 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:35am	Bradford Interchange	54m	9:29am	Manchester Victoria	CheapestFastest
Train	7:04am	Bradford Interchange	57m	8:01am	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	7:34am	Bradford Interchange	55m	8:29am	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	8:04am	Bradford Interchange	58m	9:02am	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	9:04am	Bradford Interchange	57m	10:01am	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures for Bradford to Manchester on December 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:34pm	Bradford Interchange	55m	4:29pm	Manchester Victoria	Cheapest
Train	8:35am	Bradford Interchange	54m	9:29am	Manchester Victoria	Fastest
Train	7:04am	Bradford Interchange	57m	8:01am	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	7:34am	Bradford Interchange	55m	8:29am	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	8:04am	Bradford Interchange	58m	9:02am	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Next departures for Bradford to Manchester on December 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	8:35am	Bradford Interchange	54m	9:29am	Manchester Victoria	CheapestFastest
Train	7:04am	Bradford Interchange	57m	8:01am	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	7:34am	Bradford Interchange	55m	8:29am	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	8:04am	Bradford Interchange	58m	9:02am	Manchester Victoria	No tags
Train	9:04am	Bradford Interchange	57m	10:01am	Manchester Victoria	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:26 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to go from Bradford to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 50 minutes, and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

48 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $29	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$8 - $121	Average Duration57m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$11 - $11	Average Duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train companies

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

Wifi3.2

Based on 26 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the WiFi. Northern ticket prices on this trip start at $8

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bradford to Manchester by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Bradford to Manchester?
The cheapest train tickets from Bradford to Manchester start at $8. The average price for this train route is around $18. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Bradford to Manchester?
The average train trip from Bradford to Manchester takes 57m and covers 47 km. The quickest train gets you there in 54m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Bradford to Manchester route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 11 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bradford to Manchester?
The earliest train from Bradford to Manchester departs at 7:04am. The latest train departs at 11:39pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

12-10

$7

12-11

$17

Today

$17

12-13

$15

12-14

$16

12-15

$14

12-16

$17

12-17

$14

The cheapest trip from Bradford to Manchester was searched and found on Dec 10, 2025 with a price of $7

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bradford to Manchester, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $7 to $38 for a train ticket from Bradford to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-12-17.