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National Science and Media Museum
National museum for film, television and photography, with major galleries and cinema screens. Ideal for interactive displays and visual culture.
Cheapest price
£0.00
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
8 h 35 m
Average duration
9 h 20 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
285 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Basingstoke to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
To travel from Basingstoke to Bradford you need to make at least 2 changes.






Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Basingstoke to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 53m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £70.
Distance: 285 km
Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£24 Average Price Cheapest | £90 Average Price |
7h 29m Average total duration 6h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 4h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Basingstoke to Bradford coaches for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:30 Basingstoke | 10h10 | 18:40 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:55 Basingstoke | 9h20 | 0:15 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 21:10 Basingstoke | 8h35 | 5:45 Bradford | 3 changes | |
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Buses from Basingstoke to Bradford run on average 3 times per day, taking around 6h 59m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 05:40, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 285 km distance in 9h 20m.
Distance 285 km |
Average bus duration 6h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 9h 20m |
First bus 5:40 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Best time to book 4 days |
Discover the best of Bradford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bradford trip today.
National museum for film, television and photography, with major galleries and cinema screens. Ideal for interactive displays and visual culture.
Arts centre and gallery in Saltaire showing works by David Hockney and changing exhibitions. Worth visiting for both the art and the riverside setting.
Compact city-centre gallery with changing exhibitions of contemporary art and community projects. A useful stop for Bradford’s current creative scene.
Planned Victorian village of stone terraces, mill buildings and riverside paths. Excellent for architecture, walking and a feel for Bradford’s industrial heritage.
Historic quarter of grand nineteenth-century warehouses and cobbled streets. Best explored on foot for architecture, details and quieter city-centre views.
Central public square beside City Hall and the museum, used for events and framed by key civic buildings. A practical starting point for sightseeing.
A long-standing Bradford takeaway staple: curried lamb or chicken served with chips. It reflects the city’s South Asian heritage and late-night food culture.
Slow-cooked meat curry, often lamb or chicken, served with roti or naan. Bradford is famous for Kashmiri and Pakistani styles shaped by its communities.
Minced lamb or chicken grilled on skewers in tandoori spices. A classic at Bradford curry houses and a favourite for its smoky flavour.
Stylish restaurant in Saltaire serving polished British cooking with seasonal ingredients in a smart yet relaxed dining room.
Long-established local favourite for Punjabi and Kashmiri curries, kebabs and tandoori dishes in a relaxed, no-frills setting.
Popular Bradford curry house known for Kashmiri-influenced dishes, grilled meats and a busy, welcoming atmosphere near the city centre.
Bradford is cheaper than many UK city breaks, with lower hotel, dining and local transport costs than London, Manchester or Edinburgh.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Cafés usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basingstoke to Bradford by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bradford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Basingstoke to Bradford buses use the Basingstoke, Alençon Link (Malls Shopping Centre - Stop Z) to Bradford, Interchange Station station pair. Use this guide to compare Basingstoke and Bradford bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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