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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Bradford to Manchester from various bus operators like National Express for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 10m	9:00 PM	Bradford	Interchange	10:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 1/28/2026 9:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/28/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	0h 53m	9:00 PM	Bradford	Interchange	9:53 PM	Manchester	Miles Platting	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 1/28/2026 9:00:00 PM to Miles Platting, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/28/2026 9:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 53m
National Express	1h 10m	3:30 PM	Bradford	Interchange	4:40 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$7	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 1/28/2026 3:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/28/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 10m	6:15 PM	Bradford	Interchange	7:25 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$7	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 1/28/2026 6:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/28/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 5m	11:45 PM	Bradford	Interchange	12:50 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$7	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 1/28/2026 11:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/29/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 10m	9:00 PM	Bradford	Interchange	10:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 1/29/2026 9:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/29/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 5m	11:45 PM	Bradford	Interchange	12:50 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 1/29/2026 11:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/30/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
National Express	0h 53m	9:00 PM	Bradford	Interchange	9:53 PM	Manchester	Miles Platting	Economy	$6	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 1/29/2026 9:00:00 PM to Miles Platting, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/29/2026 9:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 53m
National Express	0h 48m	11:45 PM	Bradford	Interchange	12:33 AM	Manchester	Miles Platting	Economy	$6	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 1/29/2026 11:45:00 PM to Miles Platting, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/30/2026 12:33:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 48m
National Express	1h 10m	12:45 PM	Bradford	Interchange	1:55 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$7	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 1/29/2026 12:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/29/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 10m	3:30 PM	Bradford	Interchange	4:40 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 1/30/2026 3:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/30/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 10m	9:00 PM	Bradford	Interchange	10:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 1/30/2026 9:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/30/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 5m	11:45 PM	Bradford	Interchange	12:50 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 1/30/2026 11:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/31/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
National Express	0h 53m	3:30 PM	Bradford	Interchange	4:23 PM	Manchester	Miles Platting	Economy	$6	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 1/30/2026 3:30:00 PM to Miles Platting, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/30/2026 4:23:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 53m
National Express	0h 53m	9:00 PM	Bradford	Interchange	9:53 PM	Manchester	Miles Platting	Economy	$6	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 1/30/2026 9:00:00 PM to Miles Platting, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/30/2026 9:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 53m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 10m	6:15 PM	Bradford	Interchange	7:25 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 1/31/2026 6:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/31/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	0h 53m	6:15 PM	Bradford	Interchange	7:08 PM	Manchester	Miles Platting	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 1/31/2026 6:15:00 PM to Miles Platting, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/31/2026 7:08:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 53m
National Express	1h 10m	9:00 PM	Bradford	Interchange	10:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 1/31/2026 9:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/31/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	0h 53m	9:00 PM	Bradford	Interchange	9:53 PM	Manchester	Miles Platting	Economy	$6	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 1/31/2026 9:00:00 PM to Miles Platting, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/31/2026 9:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 53m
National Express	1h 10m	7:15 AM	Bradford	Interchange	8:25 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$7	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 1/31/2026 7:15:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 1/31/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 10m	9:00 PM	Bradford	Interchange	10:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 2/1/2026 9:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/1/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	0h 53m	9:00 PM	Bradford	Interchange	9:53 PM	Manchester	Miles Platting	Economy	$6	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 2/1/2026 9:00:00 PM to Miles Platting, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/1/2026 9:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 53m
National Express	1h 10m	12:45 PM	Bradford	Interchange	1:55 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$7	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 2/1/2026 12:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/1/2026 1:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 10m	3:30 PM	Bradford	Interchange	4:40 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$7	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 2/1/2026 3:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/1/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 10m	6:15 PM	Bradford	Interchange	7:25 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$7	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 2/1/2026 6:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/1/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 10m	3:30 PM	Bradford	Interchange	4:40 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 2/2/2026 3:30:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/2/2026 4:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 10m	6:15 PM	Bradford	Interchange	7:25 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 2/2/2026 6:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/2/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 10m	9:00 PM	Bradford	Interchange	10:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 2/2/2026 9:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/2/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 5m	11:45 PM	Bradford	Interchange	12:50 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 2/2/2026 11:45:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/3/2026 12:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 5m
National Express	0h 53m	3:30 PM	Bradford	Interchange	4:23 PM	Manchester	Miles Platting	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 2/2/2026 3:30:00 PM to Miles Platting, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/2/2026 4:23:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 53m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	1h 10m	6:15 PM	Bradford	Interchange	7:25 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 2/3/2026 6:15:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/3/2026 7:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	1h 10m	9:00 PM	Bradford	Interchange	10:10 PM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 2/3/2026 9:00:00 PM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/3/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
National Express	0h 53m	6:15 PM	Bradford	Interchange	7:08 PM	Manchester	Miles Platting	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 2/3/2026 6:15:00 PM to Miles Platting, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/3/2026 7:08:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 53m
National Express	0h 53m	9:00 PM	Bradford	Interchange	9:53 PM	Manchester	Miles Platting	Economy	$5	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 2/3/2026 9:00:00 PM to Miles Platting, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/3/2026 9:53:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 0h 53m
National Express	1h 0m	2:30 AM	Bradford	Interchange	3:30 AM	Manchester	Coach Station	Economy	$6	A Bus from National Express goes from Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) at 2/3/2026 2:30:00 AM to Coach Station, Manchester (United Kingdom) arriving at 2/3/2026 3:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $6 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bradford to Manchester is $4 on 2/10/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bradford and Manchester

See here how frequent the connections between Bradford and Manchester are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Bradford to Manchester. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Bradford and Manchester.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 42 buses from Bradford to Manchester, while Night sees the fewest connections between Bradford and Manchester, with 6 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bradford to Manchester

Compare all providers like National Express that travel 14 times every day by bus from Bradford to Manchester in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bradford to Manchester starting from $4!

Cheapest Bus	$4
Fastest Bus	0h 48m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes	14 Ø
Distance	29.4 miles
Bus Companies	National Express

Cheapest bus connections from Bradford to Manchester

Every day, 14 buses from 1 bus companies leave Bradford for Manchester: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 01/28/2026 and for the following days.

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Sunday 01/25

Monday 01/26

Tuesday 01/27

Wednesday 01/28

Thursday 01/29

Friday 01/30

Saturday 01/31

Sunday 02/01

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Wednesday 02/04

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Friday 02/06

Saturday 02/07

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Monday 02/09

Tuesday 02/10

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Thursday 02/12

Friday 02/13

Saturday 02/14

Sunday 02/15

Monday 02/16

Tuesday 02/17

Wednesday 02/18

Thursday 02/19

Friday 02/20

Saturday 02/21

The cheapest time to travel from Bradford to Manchester

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bradford to Manchester, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $4, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bradford to Manchester. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $6.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bradford to Manchester, with $4. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $6.

How to save money travelling from Bradford to Manchester

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Bradford to Manchester in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Bradford to Manchester, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Bradford to Manchester are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Bradford to Manchester

These are the most booked bus companies between Bradford to Manchester from our users.

National Express from Bradford to Manchester

Here you will find the key facts about the National Express bus route Bradford to Manchester:

Cheapest Price	$5
Fastest Bus	0h 48m
Earliest Bus	7:00 AM
Last Bus	11:45 PM
Daily Connections	14 Ø
Found on	1/28/2026

All bus stations and stops in Bradford and Manchester

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Bradford and Manchester.

Interchange

Bridge St

Hall Ings

Keighley Rd Oak Lane

Apperley Bridge Rail Station

Harrogate Road Holybrook Ave

Coach Station

Chorlton St

Corporation St

Hanover Street 2

Moss Lane East Station

Manchester (Moss Lane East) Manchester (Moss Lane East)

Shudehill Interchange

Shudehill

Old Trafford Cricket Ground

Talbot Rd

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Bradford to Manchester? Compare all modes of transports from Bradford to Manchester.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bradford to Manchester

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Bradford to Manchester? Or which bus companies serve the route Bradford to Manchester? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Bradford to Manchester bus

How much does a Bradford Manchester bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $4 and takes 1h 10m to reach Manchester. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Bradford to Manchester?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $4 and $14. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Manchester.

On average, how many connections are available from Bradford to Manchester each day?

Every day, the Bradford to Manchester bus route is served by approximately 14 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Bradford to Manchester take?

The fastest bus from Bradford to Manchester is offered by National Express and takes 0h 48m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $7. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bradford to Manchester?

The earliest bus arriving in Manchester from Bradford starts at 7:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Bradford to Manchester?

The latest bus trip departing from Bradford for Manchester starts at 11:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Bradford Manchester route?

When traveling by bus from Bradford to Manchester, passengers can travel with National Express. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Bradford and Manchester?

You can check all the direct connections between Bradford and Manchester by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express.

What can I take with me on the Bradford to Manchester bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Bradford Manchester bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Bradford Manchester bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Bradford to Manchester on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Bradford to Manchester?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 14 daily trips between Bradford and Manchester. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Bradford to Manchester?

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Bradford to Manchester

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Bradford and to Manchester

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bradford and to Manchester. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!