The average bus between Bradford and Appley Bridge takes 3h 56m and the fastest bus takes 3h 25m. The bus service runs several times per day from Bradford to Appley Bridge. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between Bradford and Appley Bridge. The earliest departure is at 2:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Bradford is at 11:40 AM which arrives into Appley Bridge at 3:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Central Coach Station and take an average of 3h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 27m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bradford to Appley Bridge? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Bradford to Appley Bridge. However, there are services departing from Bradford station and arriving at Appley Bridge station via Manchester Central Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
Bradford to Appley Bridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Nelson Street N2 station.
Bradford to Appley Bridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Leigh Bus Station.
Book your Bradford to Appley Bridge bus tickets online with National Express and Bee Network.
The distance between Bradford and Appley Bridge is 68.2 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a bus from Nelson Street N2 to Mill Lane via Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, Leigh Bus Station, and Wigan Bus Station in around 3h 34m.