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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Coach Station | Nelson Street, Bradford | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | 16 Broadway | Nelson Street, Bradford | Fastest | ||||
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Manchester to Bradford
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bradford. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Manchester and Bradford?
Stops in Manchester
- A16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
- CShudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
- D
56 Great Bridgewater St
56 Great Bridgewater St, Manchester M1 5LE, UK - E
City of Manchester Stadium
Citylink, Manchester M40 7EP, UK - F
Manchester Coach Station
Manchester Coach Station, Chorlton St., , Manchester M1 3JF, United Kingdom
Stops in Bradford
- A2 Bridge St, Bradford BD1 1TU, UK
- B
Bradford Coach Station
Unit 7, Metro Interchange, , Bradford BD1 1TU
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Customers appreciate the punctuality, cleanliness, and courteous drivers of the service. They enjoy smooth rides with friendly and professional staff. Overall, there are no major complaints about delays or dissatisfaction mentioned in the reviews.
National Express Manchester Bradford recent customer reviews
Driver was very friendly professional knowledgable and very helpful, good driving experience exceptional customer service
Samina K.
Coach was very noisy, horrible noise was coming out from engine component
Zubair S.
Very nice bus driver
Melody G.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Manchester to Bradford
What's the distance between Manchester and Bradford by coach?
The distance between Manchester and Bradford by coach is approximately 30 miles (48 km).
What is the best way to go from Manchester to Bradford without a car?
You can travel to Bradford from Manchester by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. Depending on your preferences, another alternative is to explore ridesharing trips.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Manchester to Bradford was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £4To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Manchester to Bradford as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £4 to £15 for a bus ticket from Manchester to Bradford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £4, which is on 2025-12-02.
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