The average bus between Essex and Bradford takes 12h 29m and the fastest bus takes 9h. There is at least one bus per day from Essex to Bradford. 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 once daily between Essex and Bradford. The earliest departure is at 6:55 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Essex is at 8:26 PM which arrives into Bradford at 1:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Bus Interchange and take an average of 12h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Essex to Bradford? 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 Essex to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Essex station and arriving at Bradford station via Finchley Road Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.
Essex to Bradford bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, depart from Coach Station.
Essex to Bradford bus services, operated by Stephensons of Essex, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.
The distance between Essex and Bradford is 268.6 km. The road distance is 424 km.
You can take a bus from Tye Green Post Office to Bradford Interchange Bus Station via Bus Interchange, Coach Station, Finchley Road / O2 Centre, and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 59m.