What is the distance between Bradford and Birmingham?

Bradford and Birmingham are 91 miles (147 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bradford to Birmingham?

If you're headed to Birmingham from Bradford, chances are that your bus will depart from Bradford Interchange and arrive at Coach Station. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Once in Birmingham, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Gas Street Basin, Winterbourne House and Garden, Spa, The National Sea Life and Villa Park Stadium.

Bus Bradford to Birmingham from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Bradford to Birmingham on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50am	BRADFORD Nelson Street	4h 20m	1:10pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	11:20pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	3h 30m	2:50am	BHM Airport	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Bradford Interchange	3h 55m	6:25am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	BRADFORD Nelson Street	4h 20m	5:40pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Bradford Interchange	3h 55m	6:25am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Bradford to Birmingham on November 27
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50am	BRADFORD Nelson Street	4h 20m	1:10pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	11:20pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	3h 30m	2:50am	BHM Airport	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Bradford Interchange	3h 55m	6:25am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	BRADFORD Nelson Street	4h 20m	5:40pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Bradford Interchange	3h 55m	6:25am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Bradford to Birmingham on November 28
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:00am	Nelson Street, Bradford	4h	9:00am	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:20pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	3h 30m	2:50am	BHM Airport	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Bradford Interchange	3h 55m	6:25am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:50am	BRADFORD Nelson Street	4h 20m	1:10pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Bradford Interchange	3h 55m	6:25am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Bradford to Birmingham on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	3h 35m	9:35pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	5:35am	Nelson Street, Bradford	3h 25m	9:00am	Coach Station	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Bradford Interchange	3h 55m	6:25am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:50am	BRADFORD Nelson Street	4h 20m	1:10pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Bradford Interchange	3h 55m	6:25am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Bradford to Birmingham on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:35am	Nelson Street, Bradford	3h 25m	9:00am	Coach Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	2:30am	Bradford Interchange	3h 55m	6:25am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	8:50am	BRADFORD Nelson Street	4h 20m	1:10pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Bradford Interchange	3h 55m	6:25am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	BRADFORD Nelson Street	4h 20m	5:40pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags

Next departures for Bradford to Birmingham on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:50am	BRADFORD Nelson Street	4h 20m	1:10pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	Cheapest
Bus	11:20pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	3h 30m	2:50am	BHM Airport	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Bradford Interchange	3h 55m	6:25am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	1:20pm	BRADFORD Nelson Street	4h 20m	5:40pm	Great Charles Street Queensway	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Bradford Interchange	3h 55m	6:25am	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Bradford to Birmingham

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Birmingham. The journey takes about 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

91 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $54	Average Duration4h 20m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $27	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Bradford and Birmingham?

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 Birmingham

A
Coach Station
Mill Lane, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6DD, United Kingdom
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B
Birmingham Airport
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C
Bearwood
1 Hagley Rd W, Birmingham B17 8AL, UK
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D
67 Colmore Row
67 Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3, United Kingdom
E
A457
A457, Birmingham B3, UK
F
Aston University
10 Jennens Rd, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK

Compare bus companies

National Express

4/529,732 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.4

Users have expressed satisfaction with the punctuality, good service, and comfortable seats. The drivers were noted for being friendly and helpful, providing excellent driving experiences. However, some users mentioned difficulty in finding the terminal at Bradford and suggested updating the coaches to improve stability during travel.

National Express Bradford Birmingham recent customer reviews

The driver was good natured and helpful and knew his intimately on the route. I would highly recommend bringing in some new coaches as this one swayed a bit. Otherwise, magnificent!

Asad B.

August 14, 2024

Worst, from Sheffield we were transferred to local taxi service by National Express for further travel to Birmingham.

Awais J.

July 15, 2023

The drivers on both trips were very friendly, we had a great trip and the driving was excellent

Phill E.

April 30, 2022

FlixBus

3.5/511,443 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Flyer

3.5/519 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.6

Wifi4.4

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bradford to Birmingham by bus

What is the distance between Bradford and Birmingham?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Bradford to Birmingham?
What are the best sights and things to do in Birmingham?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$16

11/24

$28

Today

$13

11/26

$12

11/27

$11

11/28

$14

11/29

$14

11/30

$12

The cheapest trip from Bradford to Birmingham was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $11

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

You can expect to pay from $11 to $50 for a bus ticket from Bradford to Birmingham based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $11 which is on 2025-11-27.

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.