How to travel from Bradford to Manchester

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Compare train and bus for Bradford to Manchester

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $4.

Distance: 29 miles (47 km)

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$11

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$11

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1h 42m

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1h 55m

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1h 25m

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from Bradford to Manchester

How to get from Bradford to Manchester by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Bradford to Manchester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Northern RailY25834
    10:34 AM0h55
    Bradford Interchange (BDI)
    11:29 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX171
    9:00 PM1h10
    Bradford, Nelson Street N2
    10:10 PMManchester, Coach Station
    $91One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Northern RailY25832
    8:35 AM0h54
    Bradford Interchange (BDI)
    9:29 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Northern RailG90640
    9:34 AM0h55
    Bradford Interchange (BDI)
    10:29 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailY25408
    9:04 AM0h57
    Bradford Interchange (BDI)
    10:01 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailY25639
    10:04 AM0h58
    Bradford Interchange (BDI)
    11:02 AMManchester Victoria (MCV)
    $221One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX171
    10:00 AM1h10
    Bradford, Nelson Street N2
    11:10 AMManchester, Coach Station
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX171
    12:45 PM1h10
    Bradford, Nelson Street N2
    1:55 PMManchester, Coach Station
    $191One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX171
    3:30 PM1h10
    Bradford, Nelson Street N2
    4:40 PMManchester, Coach Station
    $161One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bradford to Manchester

Travel to Manchester easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bradford to Manchester.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bradford and Manchester including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bradford to Manchester is a train with an average price of $4 (€3).

This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Manchester:

A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bradford to Manchester costing on average $7 (€6).

The fastest way to travel from Bradford to Manchester is by train with an average journey time of 53m.

Other travel options to Manchester take longer:

Bus takes on average 1h 0m.

The distance from Bradford to Manchester is approximately 29 miles (47 km).
The average frequency per day from Bradford to Manchester is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and Manchester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bradford to Manchester:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Manchester Victoria (MCV).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Nelson Street N2 and arrive in Manchester, Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bradford to Manchester, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Manchester by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Manchester by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bradford to Manchester with the following travel companies:
  • 7 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
  • 6 direct buses per day with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Bradford to Manchester often also extend their vacation to go to London, Liverpool, Paris, Edinburgh, Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Manchester and these popular destinations at a great price.
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