How much is the train ticket from Manchester to Bradford?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Bradford start from R 88. The average price for this train route is around R 215. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Bradford?

The average train ride duration from Manchester to Bradford is 57m, covering a distance of 30 miles (48 km). The quickest train can get you there in 52m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators service the Manchester to Bradford route?

Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 trains available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Manchester to Bradford?

The earliest train departs from Manchester to Bradford at 7:15am. And the latest train departs at 10:54pm.

Train Manchester to Bradford from R 76

Next train departures

Next departures for Manchester to Bradford on May 4
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:21pm	Manchester Victoria	56m	4:17pm	Bradford Interchange	CheapestFastest
Train	3:56pm	Manchester Victoria	1h	4:56pm	Bradford Interchange	No tags
Train	4:21pm	Manchester Victoria	58m	5:19pm	Bradford Interchange	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Bradford on May 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	3:21pm	Manchester Victoria	56m	4:17pm	Bradford Interchange	CheapestFastest
Train	7:21am	Manchester Victoria	57m	8:18am	Bradford Interchange	No tags
Train	7:56am	Manchester Victoria	59m	8:55am	Bradford Interchange	No tags
Train	8:21am	Manchester Victoria	57m	9:18am	Bradford Interchange	No tags
Train	3:56pm	Manchester Victoria	1h	4:56pm	Bradford Interchange	No tags

Next departures for Manchester to Bradford on May 9
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	7:21am	Manchester Victoria	57m	8:18am	Bradford Interchange	Cheapest
Train	3:21pm	Manchester Victoria	56m	4:17pm	Bradford Interchange	Fastest
Train	7:54am	Manchester Victoria	1h 2m	8:56am	Bradford Interchange	No tags
Train	3:56pm	Manchester Victoria	1h	4:56pm	Bradford Interchange	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Saturday at 7:09 PM BST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Manchester to Bradford

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Bradford. The journey takes about 57 minutes and with fares starting at just R 88, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

8train per day

57mAverage Duration

30 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average PriceR 103 - R 1 098	Average Duration1h 35m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average PriceR 88 - R 482	Average Duration57m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Northern

4.0/527 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5.0

Wifi3.4

Based on 27 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the wifi. Northern ticket prices on this trip start at R 88

Northern Manchester Bradford recent customer reviews

Well done

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June 2, 2022

Keep it up

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May 30, 2022

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Manchester to Bradford 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 Manchester to Bradford?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Bradford start from R 88. The average price for this train route is around R 215. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Bradford?
The average train ride duration from Manchester to Bradford is 57m, covering a distance of 30 miles (48 km). The quickest train can get you there in 52m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators service the Manchester to Bradford route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 8 trains available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Manchester to Bradford?
The earliest train departs from Manchester to Bradford at 7:15am. And the latest train departs at 10:54pm.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

05/02

R 206

05/03

R 206

Today

R 206

05/05

R 264

05/06

No data

05/07

R 160

05/08

No data

05/09

R 161

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Bradford was searched and found on May 7, 2026 with a price of R 160

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

You can expect to pay from R 160 to R 454 for a train ticket from Manchester to Bradford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 160 which is on 2026-05-07.