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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI)
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£4
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£10
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
1 h 35 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
1 h 43 m
Buses on 19 Sept
5
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Manchester 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 Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £4.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 5 buses from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI), including 5 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 59 km distance in an average of 1 h 43 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 55 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.
18:451h55Manchester Airport20:40Bradford Interchange (BDI)£41One-way0 changes- 21:151h35Manchester Airport22:50Bradford Interchange (BDI)£71One-way0 changes
23:251h35Manchester Airport1:00Bradford Interchange (BDI)£111One-way0 changes- 15:051h45Manchester Airport16:50Bradford Interchange (BDI)£131One-way0 changes
- 16:051h45Manchester Airport17:50Bradford Interchange (BDI)£141One-way0 changes
- 23:251h35Manchester Airport1:00Bradford Interchange (BDI)£111One-way0 changes
- 21:151h35Manchester Airport22:50Bradford Interchange (BDI)£71One-way0 changes
- 16:051h45Manchester Airport17:50Bradford Interchange (BDI)£141One-way0 changes
- 15:051h45Manchester Airport16:50Bradford Interchange (BDI)£131One-way0 changes
- 18:451h55Manchester Airport20:40Bradford Interchange (BDI)£41One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI)
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 47m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, while a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 59 km
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Most popular Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£10 Average Price Cheapest | £15 Average Price | £13 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 14m Average total duration 1h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI):
A coach is £5 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) costing on average £15.
Other travel options to Bradford Interchange (BDI) take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 44m.
Tickets start at around £10 compared to roughly £13 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £4. The journey takes 1h 44m versus 1h 4m 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, Megabus.
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
Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) bus times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NX172 | 15:00 Manchester, Airport | 1h55 | 16:55 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 15:15 Manchester, Airport | 1h50 | 17:05 Bradford, Interchange Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 21:10 Manchester, Airport | 1h35 | 22:45 Bradford, Interchange Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 22:15 Manchester, Airport | 1h35 | 23:50 Bradford, Interchange Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| NX172 | 23:40 Manchester, Airport | 1h35 | 1:15 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI)
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Buses from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 44m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £4 but you can travel from only £4 by train.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 14:00, the last at 22:40. The fastest coach covers the 59 km distance in 1h 35m.
Distance 59 km |
Average bus duration 1h 44m |
Cheapest ticket price £4 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 35m |
First bus 14:00 |
Last bus 22:40 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 1 day |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI)You can travel by bus between Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) with National Express, FlixBus for as low as £4. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester 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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