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Cheap buses leaving today

One passenger / one way

6:15PM
1h10m
7:25PM
Bradford - BRADFORD Nelson Street
Cheapest
Manchester - Coach Station
Cheapest
9:00PM
1h10m
10:10PM
Bradford - BRADFORD Nelson Street
2nd Cheapest
Manchester - Coach Station
2nd Cheapest
11:45PM
39m
12:24AM
Bradford - BRADFORD Nelson Street
Fastest
Manchester - 2 Broadway
Fastest
12:45PM
1h10m
1:55PM
Bradford - BRADFORD Nelson Street
Manchester - Coach Station
3:30PM
1h10m
4:40PM
Bradford - BRADFORD Nelson Street
Manchester - Coach Station
Bus Bradford to Manchester: Trip Overview

Bus Bradford to Manchester: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$9
Average bus trip duration1h
Number of daily buses36
Earliest bus departure2:25 AM
Distance28 miles (45 km)
Latest bus departure11:45 PM

Bradford to Manchester Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures36
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures2:25AM - 11:45PM
Minimum Price$4
Average Ticket Price$9
Minimum Trip Duration39m
Average Bus Trip Duration1h
Distance28 miles (45 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteNational Express, Infobus, FlixBus, Megabus UK
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Bradford - Manchester

You can take a bus or a train to go from Bradford to Manchester. Both are easy and eco-friendly ways to travel to Manchester. Another option you should consider is using carpooling services, which allow you to share a car ride with other travelers.

Traveling from Bradford to Manchester takes around 1h on average, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 39m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 30 miles (48 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance separating Bradford and Manchester is 30 miles (48 km).

You can choose from 36 travel times and travel with National Express, Infobus and FlixBus. The number of buses from Bradford to Manchester can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Bradford to Manchester a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The bus service operates between 2:25 AM and 11:45 PM.

Most of the buses traveling from Bradford to Manchester leave from Bradford Coach Station and arrive at Coach Station. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

You can expect to pay around $9 for a bus ticket. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $7 to $23, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Bradford to Manchester! The total travel time for the round-trip is about 1h 18m. So you'll have enough time to visit Manchester before returning to Bradford in the evening.

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Chinatown, Jodrell Bank, Play Factore, Manchester City Football Club and Robinsons Brewery Visitor Centre.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
03/27
$5
03/28
$6
Today
$7
03/30
$7
03/31
$6
04/01
$6
04/02
$5
04/03
$5
The cheapest trip from Bradford to Manchester was searched and found on Apr 3, 2024 with a price of $5

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

You can expect to pay from $5 to $11 for a bus ticket from Bradford to Manchester based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $5 which is on 2024-04-03.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Bradford and Manchester!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Bradford to Manchester, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Bradford to Manchester that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Bradford to Manchester, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Will you be returning to Bradford by bus?

Bus from Manchester to Bradford

You can also go to Manchester by train

Train from Bradford to Manchester

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