The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford
Cheapest price
£25
Average price
£40
Fastest journey
7 h 25 m
Average duration
8 h
Buses per day
12
Distance
312 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford will cost around £40 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £25.
To travel from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford you need to make at least one change.
FlixBus · FlixBus23:007h25Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)6:25Bradford, Interchange Station£251One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus22:507h35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South6:25Bradford, Interchange Station£251One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus10:358h55London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South19:30Bradford, Interchange Station£251One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus10:458h45Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)19:30Bradford, Interchange Station£251One-way1 change
NX025 · NX5616:409h40London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North16:20Bradford, Nelson Street N2£401One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus23:007h25Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)6:25Bradford, Interchange Station£251One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus22:507h35London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South6:25Bradford, Interchange Station£251One-way1 change
NX025 · NX46622:458h00London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North6:45Bradford, Nelson Street N2£611One-way1 change
NX025 · NX46622:308h15London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South6:45Bradford, Nelson Street N2£611One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus10:458h45Gatwick Airport (North Terminal)19:30Bradford, Interchange Station£251One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for London Gatwick Airport to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £56.
Distance: 312 km
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8h 3m Average total duration 7h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
London Gatwick Airport to Bradford bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Gatwick Airport to Bradford coaches for today, Sunday 28 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 20:10 London Gatwick Airport | 9h15 | 5:25 Bradford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 20:55 London Gatwick Airport | 8h30 | 5:25 Bradford | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 29 June | |||||
NX025 · NX561 | Delayed 8:55 6:25London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 9h55 | 16:20 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX561 | 6:40 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 9h40 | 16:20 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX561 | On time 9:55 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 9h30 | 19:25 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX561 | 10:10 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal North | 9h15 | 19:25 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 8h55 | 19:30 Bradford, Interchange Station | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 Gatwick Airport (North Terminal) | 8h45 | 19:30 Bradford, Interchange Station | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX465 | On time 20:20 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 9h45 | 6:05 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1 change | |
NX025 · NX466 | On time 22:30 London, Gatwick Airport Terminal South | 8h15 | 6:45 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford
Buses from London Gatwick Airport to Bradford run on average 16 times per day, taking around 7h 33m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £14 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 05:25, the last at 22:55. The fastest coach covers the 312 km distance in 8h 20m.
Distance 312 km |
Average bus duration 7h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 8h 20m |
First bus 5:25 |
Last bus 22:55 |
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Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from London Gatwick Airport to BradfordYou can travel by bus between London Gatwick Airport to Bradford with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £14. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Gatwick Airport to Bradford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Gatwick Airport 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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