How much is the bus ticket from Bradford to Manchester?

The cheapest coach tickets from Bradford to Manchester start from €6. The average price for this route is around €7. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Bradford to Manchester?

The average bus journey time from Bradford to Manchester is 1h, covering a distance of 45 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 39m and is operated by National Express .

Which bus companies service the Bradford to Manchester route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 29 buses available per day.

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

The earliest bus departs from Bradford to Manchester at 00:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bradford to Manchester?

A bus journey from Bradford to Manchester produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

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Next bus departures

Next departures from Bradford to Manchester on 24 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:00	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 10m	22:10	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Nelson Street, Bradford	39m	00:24	2 Broadway	Fastest
Bus	21:00	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 10m	22:10	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	21:00	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 10m	22:10	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	23:45	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 5m	00:50	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Bradford to Manchester on 25 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:00	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 10m	22:10	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Nelson Street, Bradford	39m	00:24	2 Broadway	Fastest
Bus	07:15	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 10m	08:25	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:15	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 10m	08:25	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	10:00	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 10m	11:10	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Bradford to Manchester on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:00	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 10m	22:10	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Nelson Street, Bradford	39m	00:24	2 Broadway	Fastest
Bus	02:30	Bradford Interchange	1h	03:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	02:30	Bradford Interchange	1h	03:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:00	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 20m	08:20	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Bradford to Manchester on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:00	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 10m	22:10	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Nelson Street, Bradford	39m	00:24	2 Broadway	Fastest
Bus	02:30	Bradford Interchange	1h	03:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	02:30	Bradford Interchange	1h	03:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:00	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 20m	08:20	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Bradford to Manchester on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:00	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 10m	22:10	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Nelson Street, Bradford	39m	00:24	2 Broadway	Fastest
Bus	02:30	Bradford Interchange	1h	03:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	02:30	Bradford Interchange	1h	03:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:00	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 20m	08:20	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Bradford to Manchester on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 10m	19:25	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Nelson Street, Bradford	39m	00:24	2 Broadway	Fastest
Bus	02:30	Bradford Interchange	1h	03:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	02:30	Bradford Interchange	1h	03:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:00	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 20m	08:20	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Bradford to Manchester on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	02:30	Bradford Interchange	1h	03:30	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Nelson Street, Bradford	39m	00:24	2 Broadway	Fastest
Bus	02:30	Bradford Interchange	1h	03:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	02:30	Bradford Interchange	1h	03:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:00	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 20m	08:20	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures from Bradford to Manchester on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	18:15	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 10m	19:25	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	23:45	Nelson Street, Bradford	39m	00:24	2 Broadway	Fastest
Bus	02:30	Bradford Interchange	1h	03:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	02:30	Bradford Interchange	1h	03:30	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	07:15	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 10m	08:25	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Bradford to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just €7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage duration

48 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price€6 - €29	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price€4 - €25	Average duration57m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price€7 - €7	Average duration50m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bradford and Manchester?

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

Stops in Manchester

A
Manchester Airport
B
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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C
Shudehill
Shudehill Interchange, Stand G, Manchester M60
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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

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,870 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.1

Cleanliness4.7

WiFi3.4

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.

5 June 2024

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.

31 January 2024

Tye trip was perfect but being asked to rate it is the downfall of society. Get real.

Andrew B.

29 December 2023

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Bradford to Manchester

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much is the bus ticket from Bradford to Manchester?
The cheapest coach tickets from Bradford to Manchester start from €6. The average price for this route is around €7. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Bradford to Manchester?
The average bus journey time from Bradford to Manchester is 1h, covering a distance of 45 km. The fastest bus can take you there in 39m and is operated by National Express.
Which bus companies service the Bradford to Manchester route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 29 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Bradford to Manchester?
The earliest bus departs from Bradford to Manchester at 00:25. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Bradford to Manchester?
A bus journey from Bradford to Manchester produces an estimated 1 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

22/01

€6

23/01

€6

Today

€6

25/01

€6

26/01

€5

27/01

€5

28/01

€5

29/01

€5

The cheapest trip from Bradford to Manchester was searched and found on 26 Jan 2026 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 €17 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 2026-01-26.

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

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time1h	Avg price€7	Daily departures29
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time57m	Avg price€12	Daily departures12
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time50m	Avg price€7	Daily departures1