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Compare all timetables for the bus from Cardiff to Bradford

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cardiff to Bradford from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.
today
tomorrow
from $22
Tuesday
Wednesday
from $25
Thursday
from $20
Friday
from $32
Saturday
from $30

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    9:15 PM
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $22
  • National Express
    9h 30m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    12:15 AM
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $37
  • National Express
    9h 22m
    0
    2:53 PM
    Cardiff
    University
    12:15 AM
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $37
  • National Express
    9h 17m
    0
    2:58 PM
    Cardiff
    Gabalfa Interchange
    12:15 AM
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $37
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Bradford via Leeds, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 45m
      0
      12:15 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      7:20 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • National Express
      0h 30m
      0
      8:30 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      9:00 PM
      Bradford
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $2
    Travel Time is 0h 15m shorter, and you will save $10

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    10h 37m
    0
    1:38 PM
    Cardiff
    University
    12:15 AM
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    10h 32m
    0
    1:43 PM
    Cardiff
    Gabalfa Interchange
    12:15 AM
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $25
  • National Express
    12h 0m
    0
    10:15 PM
    Cardiff
    University
    10:15 AM
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • National Express
    11h 0m
    0
    5:20 AM
    Cardiff
    University
    4:20 PM
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $34
  • National Express
    10h 55m
    0
    5:25 AM
    Cardiff
    Gabalfa Interchange
    4:20 PM
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $34
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Bradford via Leeds, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 45m
      0
      12:15 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      7:20 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • National Express
      0h 30m
      0
      8:30 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      9:00 PM
      Bradford
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $2
    Travel Time is 1h 47m shorter, and you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    7h 25m
    0
    8:20 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    3:45 PM
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $20
  • National Express
    8h 40m
    0
    11:25 AM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    8:05 PM
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $22
  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    9:15 PM
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $23
  • National Express
    9h 10m
    0
    1:40 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    10:50 PM
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $24
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Bradford via Leeds, you can save more than $8? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 45m
      0
      12:15 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      7:20 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • National Express
      0h 30m
      0
      8:30 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      9:00 PM
      Bradford
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $2
    Travel time is 1h 20m longer, but you will save $8

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    11h 0m
    0
    6:05 AM
    Cardiff
    University
    5:05 PM
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    10h 55m
    0
    6:10 AM
    Cardiff
    Gabalfa Interchange
    5:05 PM
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $32
  • National Express
    10h 37m
    0
    8:43 AM
    Cardiff
    Gabalfa Interchange
    7:20 PM
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $34
  • National Express
    10h 30m
    0
    1:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    12:15 AM
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $36
  • National Express
    10h 22m
    0
    1:53 PM
    Cardiff
    University
    12:15 AM
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $36
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Bradford via Leeds, you can save more than $20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 45m
      0
      12:15 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      7:20 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • National Express
      0h 30m
      0
      8:30 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      9:00 PM
      Bradford
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $2
    Travel Time is 1h 37m shorter, and you will save $20

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • National Express
    9h 30m
    0
    2:45 PM
    Cardiff
    Coach Station
    12:15 AM
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    9h 22m
    0
    2:53 PM
    Cardiff
    University
    12:15 AM
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $30
  • National Express
    11h 45m
    0
    10:15 PM
    Cardiff
    University
    10:00 AM
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    $31
  • FlixBus
    9h 0m
    0
    12:15 PM
    Cardiff
    Kingsway Bus Stop
    9:15 PM
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $33
  • Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Bradford via Leeds, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      8h 45m
      0
      12:15 PM
      Cardiff
      Kingsway Bus Stop
      7:20 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
      • Waiting Time 1h 10m
    • National Express
      0h 30m
      0
      8:30 PM
      Leeds
      Bus Station
      9:00 PM
      Bradford
      Interchange
      0
      National Express
      Economy
      $2
    Travel Time is 0h 15m shorter, and you will save $18

Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Bradford

See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and Bradford are, during different times and days of the week.
Monday is the busiest day, with more than 22 daily buses from Cardiff to Bradford. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Cardiff and Bradford.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 28 buses from Cardiff to Bradford, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Bradford, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cardiff to Bradford

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 16 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Bradford in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Bradford starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus $20
Fastest Bus 6h 55m
Earliest Bus 4:30 AM
Latest Bus 10:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes 16 Ø
Distance 170.7 miles
Bus Companies National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Bradford

Every day, 16 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cardiff for Bradford: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 05/11/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 05/11
Monday 05/12
$37
Tuesday 05/13
Wednesday 05/14
$25
Thursday 05/15
$29
Friday 05/16
$32
Saturday 05/17
$30
Sunday 05/18
Monday 05/19
$25
Tuesday 05/20
Wednesday 05/21
Thursday 05/22
Friday 05/23
$28
Saturday 05/24
Sunday 05/25
Monday 05/26
$25
Tuesday 05/27
Wednesday 05/28
Thursday 05/29
$26
Friday 05/30
Saturday 05/31
Sunday 06/01
Monday 06/02
Tuesday 06/03
Wednesday 06/04
Thursday 06/05
Friday 06/06
Saturday 06/07

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Bradford

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Bradford, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $20, Thursday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Bradford. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $32.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Bradford, with $20. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $32.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Bradford

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 Cardiff to Bradford 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 Cardiff to Bradford, 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 Cardiff to Bradford are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Bradford

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Bradford

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

FAQs about the Cardiff to Bradford bus

How much does a Cardiff Bradford bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 7h 25m to reach Bradford. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $58. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bradford.

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

Every day, the Cardiff to Bradford bus route is served by approximately 16 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Cardiff to Bradford is offered by National Express and takes 6h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $44. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Bradford?

The earliest bus arriving in Bradford from Cardiff starts at 4:30 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 Cardiff to Bradford?

The latest bus trip departing from Cardiff for Bradford starts at 10:15 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 Cardiff Bradford route?

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

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bradford?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Bradford 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 and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Cardiff to Bradford 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 Cardiff Bradford 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 Cardiff Bradford 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 Cardiff to Bradford on your planned travel date.

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

Economy
Economy

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

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