The cheapest and fastest coaches from London Heathrow Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI)
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£15
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£15
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
5 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
5 h 35 m
Buses on 19 Sept
1
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 1 buses from London Heathrow Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI), including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 272 km distance in an average of 5 h 35 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 5 h 35 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.
0:105h35London Heathrow Airport5:45Bradford Interchange (BDI)£151One-way0 changes
0:105h35London Heathrow Airport5:45Bradford Interchange (BDI)£151One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for London Heathrow Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI)
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London Heathrow Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £37 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £37, while a flight costs an average of £264.
Distance: 272 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£37 Average Price Cheapest | £264 Average Price | £130 Average Price | £67 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 0m Average total duration 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration Fastest 1h 55m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from London Heathrow Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI):
A coach is £93 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London Heathrow Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) costing on average £130.
A coach is £227 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London Heathrow Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) costing on average £264.
Other travel options to Bradford Interchange (BDI) take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 31m.
Coach takes on average 6h 30m.
Tickets start at around £37 compared to roughly £67 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £30. The journey takes 6h 30m versus 3h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by National Express, FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Live departures
London Heathrow Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) bus times
The table below shows live departures for London Heathrow Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) coaches for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NX202 · NX401 · NX561 | 17:50 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 7h55 | 1:45 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 2 changes | |
NX030 · NX561 | 18:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 7h20 | 1:45 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1 change | |
NX401 · NX561 | 18:50 London Heathrow Airport | 6h55 | 1:45 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1 change | |
NX202 · NX467 | 20:40 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 4 | 9h35 | 6:15 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:25 London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 | 8h00 | 6:25 Bradford, Interchange Station | 1 change | |
NX727 · NX467 | 23:05 London, Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 | 7h10 | 6:15 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 1 change | |
| Saturday 19 September | |||||
![]() | 0:10 London Heathrow Airport | 5h35 | 5:45 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI)
Buses from London Heathrow Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) run on average 18 times per day, taking around 6h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 16:25, the last at 23:40. The fastest coach covers the 272 km distance in 5h 25m.
Distance 272 km |
Average bus duration 6h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Buses per day 18 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 5h 25m |
First bus 16:25 |
Last bus 23:40 |
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Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from London Heathrow Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI)You can travel by bus between London Heathrow Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £17. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: London Heathrow Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London Heathrow Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) 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 Interchange (BDI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Megabus
- Megabus is ADA-compliant and provides assistance to customers with disabilities, including those using wheelchairs or mobility scooters, and those with service animals.
- National Express
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible toilets.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Megabus
- Megabus reservations cannot be canceled or refunded, but they can be traded in for another journey up to 3 hours before your original scheduled departure for a fee.
- 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.
- Megabus
- One piece of luggage is included per passenger reservation. For guidance, a piece of luggage must not exceed 62 inches (length + width + height) and should not weigh more than 50 pounds (23kg).
- 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).
- Megabus
- Additional luggage can be purchased by buying an additional travel ticket in advance or by adding up to two additional pieces when booking for a fee.
- 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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