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Coach from London to Bradford

Looking for cheap coach travel from London to Bradford? We run coaches from London to Bradford with journey times from just 4 hours 15 minutes and fares starting at £20.40*. With up to 5 services a day running day and night, your London to Bradford coach is sorted whenever you're ready to go. Skip the stress of driving up the M1 - sit back and enjoy free Wi-Fi, a generous luggage allowance, and guaranteed seating on every trip. Use the Journey Planner above to find your journey.

   

London to Bradford journey information

Fastest journey time

4 hrs 15 mins (from Finchley Road)

Cheapest price

From £20.40 *

Distance (approx)

349km

No. of stops

4 (other services may use further stops)

First & last journey daily

11:00am/23:59pm

Departing from London Victoria Coach Station

Your London Victoria to Bradford journey starts at one of the capital's best-connected transport hubs. London Victoria Coach Station is just 300 metres from the tube network, with easy access to the Victoria, District and Circle lines. You'll find a bus stop right outside and a taxi rank on Eccleston Place, so getting to the station from anywhere in London is a breeze.

Travelling alone? Your driver will help load and unload your bags, so there's no heavy lifting to worry about.

Take a look at our Victoria Coach Station facilities page.

Arriving at Bradford Interchange

Bradford Interchange combines coach, bus and railway services in one city centre location. Step off your coach and you're just moments from Centenary Square and the National Science and Media Museum. Whether you've taken the bus to Bradford or the coach to Bradford, this hub puts you right where you need to be to start exploring.

Travelling as a family? You'll benefit from a generous luggage allowance and comfortable seats for the whole group, so everyone arrives relaxed and ready to explore Bradford.

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

  

Our London to Bradford services and stops

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Our 561 service travels up to 3 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

Our 466 service travels up to once a day and calls at the following stops:

  • London Victoria Coach Stn, Departures Hall

  • Heathrow Airport Central Bus Station

  • Warwick Services, M40

  • Birmingham Airport Bus Terminal

  • Derby Riverlights Bus Station

  • Chesterfield Coach Station

  • Sheffield (City Centre) Interchange

  • Sheffield (Meadowhall)

  • Leeds Coach & Bus Station

  • Bradford Interchange

Our 465 service runs once a day and calls at the following stops:

  • London Victoria Coach Station

  • London (Golders Green)

  • Leicester Forest East

  • Nottingham, Station St, Trent House

  • Mansfield Bus Station

  • Chesterfield Coach Station

  • Sheffield Interchange, Pond St

  • Sheffield (Meadowhall)

  • Barnsley Interchange

  • Wakefield

  • Leeds Coach & Bus Station

  • Bradford

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Perfect for

  • ✅ Budget-conscious students looking for a cheap coach to Bradford from London

  • ✅ Weekend explorers keen on a cultural city break in West Yorkshire

  • ✅ Families travelling with kids who want generous luggage space and comfy seats

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Frequently asked questions

The first coach leaves London Victoria Coach Station at 11:00am, arriving at Bradford Interchange at 4:20pm.

The last coach departs London Victoria Coach Station at 23:59pm, arriving at Bradford Interchange at 6:15am.

One-way fares on the London to Bradford route are competitively priced. Use the Journey Planner above for the latest prices and availability.

The fastest coach from London Victoria to Bradford takes 4 hours 45 minutes. From our Finchley Road stop, you can reach Bradford even quicker, making it our fastest route option.

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

You can also add Change and Go to your booking. Change and Go lets you 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.

If you're searching for a London to Bradford bus or a bus from London to Bradford, you're in the right place. We operate long-distance coach services rather than local buses, giving you comfortable seats, free Wi-Fi, and a proper luggage allowance for the journey north.

Yes! We also run a return service, so whether you need a bus to London from Bradford or a coach to London from Bradford, booking your trip back is just as easy.

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