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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Cardiff to Bradford
Cheapest price
£21
Average price
£21
Fastest journey
13 h 10 m
Average duration
13 h 10 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
275 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Cardiff to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cardiff to Bradford will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £21.
Of the 1 buses that leave Cardiff 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 275 km distance in an average of 13 h 10 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 13 h 10 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 Cardiff to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £65.
Distance: 275 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£28 Average Price Cheapest | £82 Average Price |
7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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
Cardiff to Bradford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cardiff to Bradford coaches for today, Tuesday 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16:15 Cardiff | 13h10 | 05:25 Bradford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cardiff to Bradford
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Buses from Cardiff to Bradford run on average 9 times per day, taking around 7h 26m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £21 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:55, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 275 km distance in 7h 10m.
Distance 275 km |
Average bus duration 7h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price £21 |
Buses per day 9 |
Fastest bus 7h 10m |
First bus 01:55 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, Megabus, FlixBus from Cardiff to BradfordYou can travel by bus between Cardiff to Bradford with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus for as low as £21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Cardiff to Bradford coach
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