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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 | Nelson Street, Bradford | Coach Station | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Nelson Street, Bradford | 2 Broadway | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Nelson Street, Bradford | Coach Station | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Nelson Street, Bradford | Coach Station | No tags | ||||
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Bradford to Manchester
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Bradford and Manchester?
Stops in Bradford
- A2 Bridge St, Bradford BD1 1TU, UK
- B
Bradford Coach Station
Unit 7, Metro Interchange, , Bradford BD1 1TU
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
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Customers generally had a positive experience with the bus service, praising the cleanliness of the coach and highlighting that drivers were helpful and friendly. However, some users mentioned issues at Bradford interchange due to lack of clear signage or directions for locating their specific buses.
National Express Bradford Manchester recent customer reviews
Had to wait for over 1hour for the bradford to Manchester bus, coming back was lots better; the driver was amazing
Itunu P.
Your booking didn't provide a bus number that made it difficult to locate the correct bus. The bus was late and took longer to get to the destination than scheduled.
Steve K.
Tye trip was perfect but being asked to rate it is the downfall of society. Get real.
Andrew B.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Bradford to Manchester
What's the distance between Bradford and Manchester by coach?
The distance between Bradford and Manchester by coach is approximately 30 miles (48 km).
How can I get from Bradford to Manchester without driving?
You can travel to Manchester from Bradford 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 Bradford to Manchester was searched and found on 23 Nov 2025 with a price of £5To 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 £15 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 2025-11-23.
