Bradford to York bus with National Express

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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bradford to York

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 06 Oct

Cheapest price on 06 Oct

£10

Average ticket price on 06 Oct

£11

Fastest journey on 06 Oct

2 h 4 m

Average journey duration on 06 Oct

2 h 25 m

Buses on 06 Oct

2

Distance

48 km

Cheap tickets

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 £11 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.

Fast coaches

To travel from Bradford to York you need to make at least one change.

  • National ExpressRL60 · NX561
    18:362h04
    Shipley, Market Square
    20:40York, Station Rd
    £101One-way
    1 change
  • National ExpressRL60 · NX561
    21:352h45
    Shipley, Market Square
    0:20York, Station Rd
    £121One-way
    1 change

Journey information

Overview: Bus from Bradford to York

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Buses from Bradford to York run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £9 but you can travel from only £8 by train.

The earliest coach runs at 00:26, the last at 23:07. The fastest coach covers the 48 km distance in 1h 27m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £8
Distance
48 km
Average bus duration
1h 29m
Cheapest ticket price
£9
Buses per day
2
Fastest bus
1h 27m
First bus
0:26
Last bus
23:07
Cheapest Month
Sept
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
1 day
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £8

Live departures

Bradford to York bus times

The table below shows live departures for Bradford to York coaches for today, Monday 5 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
National ExpressRL60 · NX56118:36 Shipley, Market Square
2h04
20:40 York, Station Rd1 change
National ExpressRL60 · NX56121:35 Shipley, Market Square
2h45
0:20 York, Station Rd1 change

This is the last bus of the day.

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Why should you book Bradford to York coaches with Omio?

National Express operates all coaches services from Bradford to York.
Omio is an official ticket reseller for all your travel options from Bradford to York.

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  • 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.

Bus providers: National Express from Bradford to YorkYou can travel by bus between Bradford to York with National Express for as low as £8. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

National Express

About
National Express is the UK’s leading long-distance coach company, operating over 550 services per day and serving more than 900 destinations nationwide. It also runs frequent services to major UK airports — including Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, Luton, and Bristol — 24 hours a day. All National Express coaches are air-conditioned and offer free Wi-Fi and onboard entertainment. Most vehicles are equipped with seat belts and power outlets at every seat, allowing you to charge your phone or laptop during your journey. Ticket options include Restricted Fare, Standard Fare, and Fully Flexible Fare, with the latter providing maximum flexibility for cancellations or changes.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average National Express Duration
1h 27m
Cheapest National Express Price
£9
National Express frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Additional luggage
10€ per additional bag.
Cancellation Policy
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.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority seating; Accessible toilets.
Bikes
Folding Bikes are allowed; non-folding bikes are not allowed.

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Things to do in York

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  • Must visit

National Railway Museum

A major railway museum with historic locomotives, royal carriages and engineering exhibits. An easy choice for families and transport fans.

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JORVIK Viking Centre

An immersive museum street with recreated shops, period rooms and social history exhibits that bring everyday York life to life.

  • Recommended

Yorkshire Museum

A broad city museum in riverside gardens, covering archaeology, Roman York, medieval objects and changing local life.

Pound sterling (£)

Moderate for the UK: hotels and dining are pricier than smaller northern cities, but usually below London. Walking helps keep local transport costs low.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-15 for fast food or a casual lunch.
Mid-range
£20-35 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
£60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
£3-4 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

Restaurants: 10-12.5% if service is not included. Taxis: round up or add about 10%. Cafés and pubs: tipping is optional, but small change is appreciated.

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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Bradford to York can start from as little as £9 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Bradford to York is £11; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Bradford to York is 1h 27m to travel the 48 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Bradford to York leaves at 0:26. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Bradford to York leaves at 23:07.
There are 2 coaches a day from Bradford to York which require at least one change with National Express. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer coaches.
When taking a coach from Bradford to York, you can count on National Express for the best way to get you to York. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Bradford and York and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
When departing from Bradford , you have various coach station options to start your route from including Shipley, Market Square, Halifax, Bus Station . When arriving in York , you can end your route in coach stations like York, Station Rd, York, Rail Station.Passengers board the coach most frequently from Shipley, Market Square, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at York, Station Rd, located 0 away from the city centre.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bradford and York including taking a coach and train.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Bradford to York:
  • National Express
    • Assistance
    • Priority seating
    • Accessible toilets.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Bradford to York for coach company National Express.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Bradford to York depends on the coach companies:
  • 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.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company National Express.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Bradford to York.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Bradford to York:
  • National Express
    • Two medium-sized suitcases up to 20kg each and one small piece of hand luggage.
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Bradford to York:
  • National Express
    • 10€ per additional bag.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the coach from Bradford to York.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Bradford to York with the following coach company: National Express
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Bradford to York with the following coach company: National Express.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Bradford to York with the following coach company: National Express.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Bradford and York

Most Bradford to York buses use the Shipley, Market Square to York, Station Rd station pair, with some services arriving at York, Rail Station. Use this guide to compare Bradford and York bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Bradford
Arrival bus stations in York

Which York station do buses from Bradford arrive at?

Buses from Bradford to York most often arrive at York, Station Rd. Some services arrive at York, Rail Station, so check your ticket before travel to confirm your York arrival station.
York, Station RdYork (YRK), Station Rd, York YO24 1AB, UKWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to York, Station Rd from York city centre

TRUE

York, Station Rd bus station facilities and services

York, Station Rd has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at York, Station Rd. ATMs are available at York, Station Rd.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at York, Station Rd.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at York, Station Rd: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at York, Station Rd: Accessible with ramps for wheelchairs.

York, Rail StationYork YO1 6JT, United KingdomWifiParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityWCShowerTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to York, Rail Station from York city centre

TRUE

York, Rail Station bus station facilities and services

York, Rail Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Wi-Fi is available at York, Rail Station. ATMs are available at York, Rail Station.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at York, Rail Station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at York, Rail Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at York, Rail Station: Standard accessibility features available.

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