The cheapest and fastest coaches from Leicester to Bradford
Cheapest price
£28
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
6 h 20 m
Average duration
6 h 20 m
Buses per day
1
Distance
135 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Leicester to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leicester to Bradford will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £28.
To travel from Leicester to Bradford you need to make at least one change.
NX180 · NX465
NX180 · NX465Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Leicester to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Bradford 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 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £16.
Distance: 135 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
£13 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price |
3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg 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
Leicester to Bradford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Leicester to Bradford coaches for today, Tuesday 24 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX180 · NX465 | 23:55 Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station | 6h20 | 06:15 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1 change | |
| Wednesday 25 February | |||||
![]() | 16:25 Leicester | 3h05 | 19:30 Bradford | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Leicester to Bradford
Buses from Leicester to Bradford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 25m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £6 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 135 km distance in 3h 0m.
Distance 135 km |
Average bus duration 3h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, National Express from Leicester to BradfordYou can travel by bus between Leicester to Bradford with FlixBus, National Express for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Leicester to Bradford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leicester 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.

- 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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