The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bolton to Bradford
Cheapest price
£9
Average price
£9
Fastest journey
5 h
Average duration
5 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
51 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bolton to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bolton to Bradford will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £9.
Of the 1 buses that leave Bolton for Bradford every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 51 km distance in an average of 5 h but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h .
The slowest buses will take 5 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
11:105h00Bolton16:10Bradford£91One-way0 changes
11:105h00Bolton16:10Bradford£91One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bolton to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bolton to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £7.
Distance: 51 km
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£10 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price |
2h 20m Average total duration 1h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 50m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bolton to Bradford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bolton to Bradford coaches for today, Friday 19 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:30 Bolton | 4h20 | 11:50 Bradford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:55 Bolton | 5h00 | 15:55 Bradford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bolton to Bradford
Buses from Bolton to Bradford run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 50m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £7 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 05:41, the last at 22:33. The fastest coach covers the 51 km distance in 3h 35m.
Distance 51 km |
Average bus duration 1h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 35m |
First bus 5:41 |
Last bus 22:33 |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: National Express from Bolton to BradfordYou can travel by bus between Bolton to Bradford with National Express for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bolton to Bradford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bolton 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.

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- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a refund minus a cancellation fee. Changes can be up to 24 hours before departure for a fee.
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- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
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- 10€ per additional bag.
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