The cheapest and fastest coaches from Nottingham to Bradford
Cheapest price
£8
Average price
£13
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
3 h 50 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Nottingham to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Bradford will cost around £13 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £8.
Of the 3 buses that leave Nottingham for Bradford every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 102 km distance in an average of 3 h 50 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 40 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 coach and train for Nottingham to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 102 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train |
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£11 Average Price Cheapest | £26 Average Price |
3h 12m Average total duration 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Nottingham to Bradford bus times
The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Bradford coaches for today, Wednesday 26 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16:10 Nottingham | 2h20 | 18:30 Bradford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nottingham to Bradford
Buses from Nottingham to Bradford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 3 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 102 km distance in 2h 15m.
Distance 102 km |
Average bus duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 15m |
First bus 00:45 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: National Express, FlixBus, Megabus from Nottingham to BradfordYou can travel by bus between Nottingham to Bradford with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus for as low as £7. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Nottingham to Bradford coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nottingham 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.

When departing from Nottingham, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St and Nottingham, Broadmarsh Bus Station. When arriving in Bradford, you can end your route in coach stations like Bradford, Interchange Station and Bradford, Nelson Street (Police Station).
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Nottingham, Greyfriar Gate / Albion St, which is located around 0.5 miles (827 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Bradford, Interchange Station, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.
To find the cheapest bus tickets for your trip from Nottingham to Bradford, follow these tips:
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nottingham and Bradford
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Broadmarsh (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Coffee Corner (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 Train: East Midlands Railway
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