There are 5 ways to get from Manchester to Bradford by train, bus, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain Manchester Victoria - Leeds / ...
55 min£16–29Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Manchester to Bradford36.4 mi
1h 4m£4–7Bus
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Nelson Street N2bus 172
1h 10m£7–17Drive 37.2 mi
- Drive from Manchester to Bradfordcar 37.2 mi
46 min£10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Manchester to Bradfordtaxi 37.2 mi
46 min£80–100
Manchester to Bradford by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Manchester to Bradford is to rideshare which costs £4 - £7 and takes 1h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Manchester to Bradford is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £9 - £14.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Manchester Central Coach Station station and arriving at Nelson Street N2. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 10m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Manchester Victoria and arriving at Bradford Interchange. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Manchester and Bradford is 40 miles. The road distance is 37.4 miles.
The best way to get from Manchester to Bradford without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs £16 - £29.
The train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchange takes 55 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Manchester to Bradford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Manchester Central Coach Station.
Manchester to Bradford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
The best way to get from Manchester to Bradford is to train which takes 55 min and costs £16 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £7 - £17 and takes 1h 10m.
What companies run services between Manchester, England and Bradford, England?
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £16–29 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Nelson Street N2 3 times a day. Tickets cost £7–17 and the journey takes 1h 10m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Nelson Street N2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
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- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Manchester to Bradford
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £4–7
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- £80–100
Intime Taxis
- Phone
- +44 161 256 1222
- Website
- intime.taxi
Manchester Taxi Service
- Phone
- +44 161 270 8701
- Website
- manchestertaxiservice.co.uk
Mantax
- Phone
- +44 161 230 3333
- Website
- mantax.co.uk
StreetCars Manchester
- Phone
- +44 161 228 7878
- Website
- streetcarsmanchester.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Manchester to Bradford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Nelson Street N2 station.
Manchester to Bradford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bradford Interchange station.
Yes, the driving distance between Manchester to Bradford is 37 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Manchester to Bradford.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Manchester and Bradford. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.