The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bradford to York
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
2 h 16 m
Average duration
2 h 18 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bradford to York is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bradford to York will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
To travel from Bradford to York you need to make at least one change.
RL60 · NX56121:342h16Shipley, Market Square23:50York, Station Rd£101One-way1 change
RL60 · NX56118:302h20Shipley, Market Square20:50York, Station Rd£111One-way1 change
RL60 · NX56121:342h16Shipley, Market Square23:50York, Station Rd£101One-way1 change
RL60 · NX56118:302h20Shipley, Market Square20:50York, Station Rd£111One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Bradford to York
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to York 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 51m. 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 £9, and a train costs an average of £5.
Distance: 48 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £13 Average Price |
2h 3m Average total duration 1h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 21m Average total duration Fastest 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Bradford to York bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bradford to York coaches for today, Friday 22 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RL60 · NX561 | On time 18:36 Shipley, Market Square | 2h34 | 21:10 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
RL60 · NX561 | On time 21:35 Shipley, Market Square | 2h15 | 23:50 York, Station Rd | 1 change | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Why should you book Bradford to York coaches with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs National Express?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for National Express, but also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus or First Bradford to find the best option for your trip from Bradford to York.
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Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of FlixBus or First Bradford to find the best option for your trip from Bradford to York.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including bus and train to find the ideal travel option from Bradford to York.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bradford to York
Buses from Bradford to York run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £5 by train.
The earliest coach runs at 00:26, the last at 23:07. The fastest coach covers the 48 km distance in 2h 5m.
Distance 48 km |
Average bus duration 1h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £9 |
Buses per day 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 5m |
First bus 0:26 |
Last bus 23:07 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, First Bradford from Bradford to YorkYou can travel by bus between Bradford to York with National Express, FlixBus, First Bradford for as low as £5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bradford to York coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bradford to York 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 York, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- National Express
- 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.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- National Express
- Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- National Express
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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