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Coach travel from London to Bradford

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Coach from London to Bradford

National Express coaches connect London to Bradford with services running day and night from just £9.90 one-way*, offering guaranteed seating, free Wi-Fi and generous luggage allowance so you can travel in comfort while saving your money for exploring Bradford's attractions on your trip.

London to Bradford journey information
Fastest journey time 4 hrs 15 mins (from Finchley Road)
Cheapest price From £9.90 *
Distance (approx) 349km
No. of stops 4 (other services may use further stops)
First & last journey daily 8:00am/23:59pm

  

Our London to Bradford services and stops

Click below to see the stops for each service and plan your journey with ease.

Our 561 service travels up to 6 times a day and calls at the following stops:

  • London Victoria Coach Stn, Departures Hall
  • London (Finchley Road)
  • Milton Keynes Coachway
  • Sheffield (Meadowhall)
  • Leeds Coach & Bus Station
  • York, Station Road
  • Hull, Ferensway
  • Bradford Interchange

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Departing from London Victoria Coach Station

London Victoria Coach Station is perfectly positioned just 300 metres from the tube network, with convenient access to the Victoria, District and Circle lines.

You'll find a bus stop right outside the station and a taxi rank on Eccleston Place, making it easy to start your journey to Bradford from anywhere in London.

Take a look at our Victoria Coach Station facilities page.

Arriving at Bradford Interchange

Bradford Interchange combines coach, bus and railway services in one convenient city centre location. Step off your coach and you're just moments from Centenary Square and the fascinating National Science and Media Museum. This well-connected hub puts you right where you need to be to start exploring Bradford's cultural attractions and city sights at your destination.

For more information on the Interchange's facilities, please visit our Bradford Coach Station page.

Perfect For:


Budget-conscious travellers seeking cheap, affordable transport to West Yorkshire
Day and night travellers with flexible schedule requirements
Visitors wanting direct access to Bradford's city centre attractions

 

Book your London to Bradford journey with National Express today and enjoy comfortable travel with all the essentials covered - that's the smart way to travel north.

Frequently asked questions

The first coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 8.00am, arriving at Bradford Interchange at 13.10pm.

The last coach leaves from London Victoria Coach Station at 23.59pm, arriving at Bradford Interchange at 6.25am.

A one-way journey from London to Bradford is available from £9.90*.

Coach journeys from London to Bradford take on average 4 hrs 45 mins from Victoria Coach Station. However, our fastest coach can arrive in 4 hrs 15 mins from our Finchley Road stop.

We have fare types available to give you more flexibility when you travel. Both our Standard and Fully Flexible fares are amendable, however, excess fees may apply. For more information, please visit our tickets page.

Alternatively, when buying your ticket you can add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go allows you to board any available coach 12 hours before or after your original departure time for just £5 per journey. Find out more at our Change and Go page.

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T&C: *Limited Availability. No booking fee when logged into My Account and purchasing on the National Express website or app, otherwise £1.50 booking fee applies. Fares correct 30.04.2025 for travel between 30.04.2025 - 27.08.2025.
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