How far is Bradford from London by coach?

The journey from London to Bradford by coach covers an approximate distance of 172 miles (278 km).

Is there a way to reach Bradford from London without a car?

You can reach Bradford from London by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus London to Bradford from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from London to Bradford on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 20m	16:20	Nelson Street, Bradford	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Finchley Road	4h 15m	00:15	Nelson Street, Bradford	Fastest
Bus	11:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 20m	16:20	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags
Bus	07:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	11h 40m	19:30	BRADFORD Nelson Street	No tags
Bus	11:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 20m	16:20	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags

Next departures from London to Bradford on 24 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 50m	21:50	BRADFORD Nelson Street	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Finchley Road	4h 15m	00:15	Nelson Street, Bradford	Fastest
Bus	11:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 20m	16:20	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags
Bus	07:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	11h 40m	19:30	BRADFORD Nelson Street	No tags
Bus	11:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 20m	16:20	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags

Next departures from London to Bradford on 25 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	14:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h	19:00	Nelson Street, Bradford	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Finchley Road	4h 15m	00:15	Nelson Street, Bradford	Fastest
Bus	11:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 20m	16:20	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags
Bus	07:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	11h 40m	19:30	BRADFORD Nelson Street	No tags
Bus	11:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 20m	16:20	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags

Next departures from London to Bradford on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	16:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 50m	21:50	BRADFORD Nelson Street	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Finchley Road	4h 15m	00:15	Nelson Street, Bradford	Fastest
Bus	11:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 20m	16:20	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags
Bus	07:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	11h 40m	19:30	BRADFORD Nelson Street	No tags
Bus	11:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 20m	16:20	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags

Next departures from London to Bradford on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	08:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 55m	14:25	BRADFORD Nelson Street	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Finchley Road	4h 15m	00:15	Nelson Street, Bradford	Fastest
Bus	11:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 20m	16:20	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags
Bus	07:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	11h 40m	19:30	BRADFORD Nelson Street	No tags
Bus	11:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 20m	16:20	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags

Next departures from London to Bradford on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 50m	19:20	Nelson Street, Bradford	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Finchley Road	4h 15m	00:15	Nelson Street, Bradford	Fastest
Bus	11:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 5m	17:05	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags
Bus	07:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	11h 40m	19:30	BRADFORD Nelson Street	No tags
Bus	11:00	Victoria Coach Station	6h 5m	17:05	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags

Next departures from London to Bradford on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	13:30	Victoria Coach Station	5h 10m	18:40	Nelson Street, Bradford	Cheapest
Bus	20:00	Finchley Road	4h 15m	00:15	Nelson Street, Bradford	Fastest
Bus	11:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 20m	16:20	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags
Bus	07:50	Gatwick Airport (South Terminal)	11h 40m	19:30	BRADFORD Nelson Street	No tags
Bus	11:00	Victoria Coach Station	5h 20m	16:20	Nelson Street, Bradford	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from London to Bradford

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Bradford. The journey takes about 3 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

3h 40mAverage duration

172 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £62	Average duration6h 26m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£21 - £340	Average duration2h 49m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£14 - £43	Average duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in London and Bradford?

Stops in London

A
Victoria Coach Station
164 Buckingham Palace Rd, Belgravia, London SW1W 9TP, UK
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B
Finchley Road
235 Finchley Rd, London NW3, UK
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C
Stop SC - Hammersmith Bridge Rd.
Hammersmith, Stop SC, London W6 9PJ, UK
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D
Earl's Court
76-77 A4, Kensington, London SW5, UK
E
London Elephant & Castle
26 New Kent Rd, London SE1 6TJ, UK
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F
Old Kent Rd
The Old Fire Station, Old Kent Rd, London SE1 5UE, UK
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Stops in Bradford

A
Bradford Interchange
2 Bridge St, Bradford BD1 1TU, UK
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B
Bradford Coach Station
Unit 7, Metro Interchange, , Bradford BD1 1TU

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,725 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

Users have shared positive experiences with timely departures and arrivals, as well as the pleasant demeanor of staff. Many enjoy their journeys with National Express, describing them as lovely rides. However, there is a suggestion for passengers to be mindful of phone usage to avoid disturbing others during travel.

National Express London Bradford recent customer reviews

Please explain more to the passangers not to be lowed with their fons/phones, it disturb the driver s a lot,also others.

Beauty N.

17 July 2025

The bus was late and in the middle of the road the bus broke down, made me missed my interview and the second day when i was foing back, dame thung happend. Am so sad because i missed my shift. I really deserved a compensation

Oluwafemi K.

16 February 2024

In time departure and arrival and nice behavior of co driver / travel assistant.

Khizar A.

16 January 2024

FlixBus

3.5/511,406 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11406 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £13

FlixBus London Bradford recent customer reviews

I didn’t enjoy because i am late for work

Zaib N.

5 September 2024

Very dissatisfied

Awais B.

5 July 2024

GB Bus Companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, National Express

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from London to Bradford

How far is Bradford from London by coach?
The journey from London to Bradford by coach covers an approximate distance of 172 miles (278 km).
Is there a way to reach Bradford from London without a car?
You can reach Bradford from London by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

21/11

£28

22/11

£26

Today

£14

24/11

£15

25/11

£12

26/11

£12

27/11

£12

28/11

£14

The cheapest trip from London to Bradford was searched and found on 26 Nov 2025 with a price of £12

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

You can expect to pay from £12 to £57 for a bus ticket from London to Bradford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-11-26.

Usually National Express will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from London to Bradford?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time6h 26m	Avg price£21	Daily departures27
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time2h 49m	Avg price£72	Daily departures6
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time3h 40m	Avg price£26	Daily departures1