4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bradford to Manchester
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
1 h 5 m
Average duration
1 h 35 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bradford to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bradford to Manchester will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £6.
Of the 4 buses that leave Bradford for Manchester every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 47 km distance in an average of 1 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 2 h 54 m 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.
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bradford to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £2.
Distance: 47 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price |
1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 40m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bradford to Manchester bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bradford to Manchester coaches for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX171 | Delayed 09:35 07:00Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1h20 | 13:55 13:55Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX171 | Delayed 10:00 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1h10 | 13:55 13:55Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX171 | On time 12:45 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1h10 | 13:55 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX171 | On time 15:30 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1h10 | 16:40 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX171 | On time 18:15 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1h10 | 19:25 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX171 | On time 21:00 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1h10 | 22:10 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX171 | On time 23:45 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1h05 | 00:50 Manchester, Coach Station | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bradford to Manchester
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Buses from Bradford to Manchester run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 but you can travel from only £2 by train.
There are 6 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:03, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 47 km distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 47 km |
Average bus duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 6 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 00:03 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Bradford to ManchesterYou can travel by bus between Bradford to Manchester with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £2. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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Buses from Bradford to Manchester
Buses from Bradford to Manchester run 24 hours per day with National Express, with at least one running every two-three hours, with approximately 13 direct services per day. Journey time between these two cities is just 1 hour via National Express coach. Services depart from Bradford Interchange, the city's main rail, bus and coach hub and run directly to Manchester without any stops. Coaches then arrive at Manchester Coach Station which is situated to the southwest of the city centre near Chinatown, a 5 minute walk to the most central point of the city and a 5 minute walk to Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station.
FAQs: Bradford to Manchester coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bradford to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Bradford, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Bradford, Interchange Station and Bradford, Nelson Street (Police Station). When arriving in Manchester, you can end your route in coach stations like Manchester, Coach Station, Manchester, Shudehill Interchange, Manchester, Airport and Manchester, Shudehill / Bradshaw Street.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Bradford, Interchange Station, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Manchester, Coach Station, located 0.9 miles (1.5 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bradford and Manchester
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Parking
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 05:00-23:30
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the interchange.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 42, 43, 135 Tram: Metrolink
WifiParking
DiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café at the Station (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 50, 192, 201, 203, 205, 219, 255, 256 Train: Manchester Piccadilly Metro: Piccadilly Gardens
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWC
ShowerTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Burger King (in the station)
- Giraffe (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal, with several companies offering services.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 43, 103 Train: Manchester Airport
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