How far is Bradford from Manchester?

The distance separating Bradford and Manchester is 30 miles (48 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Bradford to Manchester leave from Bradford Interchange and arrive at Coach Station. These are the main departure and arrival 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 Manchester?

Once in Manchester, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Chinatown, Jodrell Bank, Play Factore, Manchester City Football Club and Robinsons Brewery Visitor Centre.

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Next bus departures

Next departures for Bradford to Manchester on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:45pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 10m	1:55pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	39m	12:24am	2 Broadway	Fastest
Bus	12:45pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 10m	1:55pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 10m	4:40pm	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 10m	4:40pm	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Bradford to Manchester on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 10m	10:10pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	39m	12:24am	2 Broadway	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Bradford Interchange	1h	3:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Bradford Interchange	1h	3:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 20m	8:20am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Bradford to Manchester on November 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:15pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 10m	7:25pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	39m	12:24am	2 Broadway	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Bradford Interchange	1h	3:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Bradford Interchange	1h	3:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 10m	8:25am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Bradford to Manchester on November 30
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 10m	10:10pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	39m	12:24am	2 Broadway	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Bradford Interchange	1h	3:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Bradford Interchange	1h	3:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:15am	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 10m	8:25am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Bradford to Manchester on December 1
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 10m	10:10pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	39m	12:24am	2 Broadway	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Bradford Interchange	1h	3:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Bradford Interchange	1h	3:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	7:00am	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 20m	8:20am	Coach Station	No tags

Next departures for Bradford to Manchester on December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	1h 10m	10:10pm	Coach Station	Cheapest
Bus	11:45pm	Nelson Street, Bradford	39m	12:24am	2 Broadway	Fastest
Bus	2:30am	Bradford Interchange	1h	3:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Bradford Interchange	1h	3:30am	Coach Station	No tags
Bus	2:30am	Bradford Interchange	1h	3:30am	Coach Station	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Bradford to Manchester

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Manchester. The journey takes about 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $8, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

50mAverage Duration

30 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$6 - $21	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$6 - $86	Average Duration57m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$8 - $8	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
Coach Station
16 Chorlton St, Manchester M1 3HW, UK
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B
Manchester Airport
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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

4/529,731 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4

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.

June 5, 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.

January 31, 2024

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

Andrew B.

December 29, 2023

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Bradford to Manchester by bus

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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

$7

11/24

$6

Today

$12

11/26

$6

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11/29

$6

11/30

$6

The cheapest trip from Bradford to Manchester was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $6

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 $6 to $19 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 $6 which is on 2025-11-26.