How much is the train ticket from Manchester to Bradford?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Bradford start from R 89. The average price for this train route is around R 215. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Bradford?

The average train journey time from Manchester to Bradford is 57m, covering a distance of 47 km. The quickest train can get you there in 51m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators serve the Manchester to Bradford route?

Several major train operators run on this route, with 9 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Bradford?

The earliest train from Manchester to Bradford departs at 07:21. And the latest train departs at 23:23.

Train Manchester to Bradford from R 76

Next train departures

Next departures from Manchester to Bradford on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:57	Manchester Victoria	59m	08:56	Bradford Interchange	Cheapest
Train	08:57	Manchester Victoria	54m	09:51	Bradford Interchange	Fastest
Train	07:21	Manchester Victoria	57m	08:18	Bradford Interchange	No tags
Train	08:21	Manchester Victoria	58m	09:19	Bradford Interchange	No tags
Train	15:21	Manchester Victoria	57m	16:18	Bradford Interchange	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Bradford on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	07:21	Manchester Victoria	57m	08:18	Bradford Interchange	Cheapest
Train	08:57	Manchester Victoria	54m	09:51	Bradford Interchange	Fastest
Train	07:57	Manchester Victoria	59m	08:56	Bradford Interchange	No tags
Train	08:21	Manchester Victoria	58m	09:19	Bradford Interchange	No tags
Train	15:21	Manchester Victoria	57m	16:18	Bradford Interchange	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Bradford on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	10:20	Manchester Victoria	56m	11:16	Bradford Interchange	Cheapest
Train	08:29	Manchester Victoria	55m	09:24	Bradford Interchange	Fastest
Train	08:54	Manchester Victoria	56m	09:50	Bradford Interchange	No tags
Train	09:20	Manchester Victoria	55m	10:15	Bradford Interchange	No tags
Train	09:54	Manchester Victoria	57m	10:51	Bradford Interchange	No tags

Next departures from Manchester to Bradford on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:21	Manchester Victoria	56m	16:17	Bradford Interchange	Cheapest
Train	08:57	Manchester Victoria	52m	09:49	Bradford Interchange	Fastest
Train	07:21	Manchester Victoria	57m	08:18	Bradford Interchange	No tags
Train	07:57	Manchester Victoria	58m	08:55	Bradford Interchange	No tags
Train	08:21	Manchester Victoria	57m	09:18	Bradford Interchange	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 8:24 PM GMT.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Manchester 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 1 hour and with fares starting at just R 86, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

1hAverage duration

48 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 104 - R 353	Average duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 89 - R 916	Average duration57m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 86 - R 108	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

Based on 26 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Northern ticket prices on this trip start at R 89

Northern Manchester Bradford recent customer reviews

Well done

Salman Z.

2 June 2022

Keep it up

Lokesh D.

30 May 2022

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Bradford by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 89. The average price for this train route is around R 215. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for a better chance to secure the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Bradford?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Bradford is 57m, covering a distance of 47 km. The quickest train can get you there in 51m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Bradford route?
Several major train operators run on this route, with 9 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Bradford?
The earliest train from Manchester to Bradford departs at 07:21. And the latest train departs at 23:23.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

09/12

R 205

10/12

R 205

Today

R 206

12/12

R 181

13/12

R 192

14/12

R 180

15/12

R 158

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The cheapest trip from Manchester to Bradford was searched and found on 15 Dec 2025 with a price of R 158

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 158 to R 455 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 158, which is on 2025-12-15.