Bus Cardiff to Bradford: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Cardiff to Bradford

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Cardiff to Bradford from various bus operators like National Express or FlixBus for the next days.

today

$40

tomorrow

$31

Friday

$37

Saturday

$41

Sunday

$38

Monday

$34

Tuesday

$26

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 45m	12:40 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	9:25 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/21/2026 12:40:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/21/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m
National Express	8h 40m	12:45 PM	Cardiff	University	9:25 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$40	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/21/2026 12:45:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/21/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
National Express	10h 15m	6:15 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	4:30 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$41	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/21/2026 6:15:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/21/2026 4:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
FlixBus	13h 20m	6:10 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	7:30 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/21/2026 6:10:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/21/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
FlixBus	12h 15m	6:10 PM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	6:25 AM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/21/2026 6:10:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/22/2026 6:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $45 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Bradford via Sheffield, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  12h 40m
  
  0
  
  3:20 AM
  
  Cardiff
  University
  
  12:25 PM
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/23/2026 3:20:00 AM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/23/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
- National Express
  
  1h 50m
  
  0
  
  2:10 PM
  
  Sheffield
  Bus Station
  
  4:00 PM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 10/23/2026 2:10:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/23/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 50m
Travel time is 4h 0m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	7h 25m	12:25 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	7:50 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$31	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/22/2026 12:25:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/22/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 25m
National Express	9h 10m	10:40 AM	Cardiff	University	7:50 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$36	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/22/2026 10:40:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/22/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
FlixBus	12h 40m	1:40 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	2:20 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/22/2026 1:40:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/22/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
FlixBus	13h 20m	6:10 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	7:30 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/22/2026 6:10:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/22/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
National Express	8h 45m	12:40 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	9:25 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$41	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/22/2026 12:40:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/22/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Bradford via Sheffield, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  10h 47m
  
  0
  
  10:38 AM
  
  Cardiff
  University
  
  7:05 PM
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/22/2026 10:38:00 AM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/22/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 27m
- National Express
  
  1h 35m
  
  0
  
  7:50 PM
  
  Sheffield
  Bus Station
  
  9:25 PM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 10/22/2026 7:50:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/22/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Travel time is 3h 22m longer, but you will save $7

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	10h 20m	2:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	1:05 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$37	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/23/2026 2:45:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/23/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 20m
National Express	10h 15m	2:50 AM	Cardiff	University	1:05 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$37	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/23/2026 2:50:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/23/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 15m
National Express	9h 35m	6:25 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	4:00 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$39	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/23/2026 6:25:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/23/2026 4:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 35m
FlixBus	12h 40m	1:40 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	2:20 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/23/2026 1:40:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/23/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 40m
FlixBus	13h 20m	6:10 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	7:30 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/23/2026 6:10:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/23/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Bradford via Sheffield, you can save more than $17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  13h 30m
  
  0
  
  6:20 AM
  
  Cardiff
  University
  
  3:00 PM
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/22/2026 6:20:00 AM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/22/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
- National Express
  
  1h 35m
  
  0
  
  6:15 PM
  
  Sheffield
  Bus Station
  
  7:50 PM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 10/22/2026 6:15:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/22/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Travel time is 3h 55m longer, but you will save $17

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	9h 30m	12:40 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	10:10 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$41	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/24/2026 12:40:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/24/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 30m
National Express	9h 25m	12:45 PM	Cardiff	University	10:10 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$41	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/24/2026 12:45:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/24/2026 10:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 25m
National Express	10h 30m	10:40 AM	Cardiff	University	9:10 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$42	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/24/2026 10:40:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/24/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 30m
FlixBus	13h 20m	6:10 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	7:30 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/24/2026 6:10:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/24/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
FlixBus	10h 45m	3:35 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	2:20 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/24/2026 3:35:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/24/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Bradford via Sheffield, you can save more than $21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  13h 30m
  
  0
  
  6:20 AM
  
  Cardiff
  University
  
  3:00 PM
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $15
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/22/2026 6:20:00 AM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/22/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $15 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 40m
- National Express
  
  1h 35m
  
  0
  
  6:15 PM
  
  Sheffield
  Bus Station
  
  7:50 PM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 10/22/2026 6:15:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/22/2026 7:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Travel time is 4h 5m longer, but you will save $21

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	8h 20m	4:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	1:05 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$38	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/25/2026 4:45:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/25/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 20m
National Express	8h 15m	4:50 AM	Cardiff	University	1:05 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$38	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/25/2026 4:50:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/25/2026 1:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
National Express	9h 0m	6:45 AM	Cardiff	Coach Station	3:45 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$39	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/25/2026 6:45:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/25/2026 3:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 0m
FlixBus	13h 20m	6:10 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	7:30 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/25/2026 6:10:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/25/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $47 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
FlixBus	10h 45m	3:35 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	2:20 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/25/2026 3:35:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/25/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Bradford via Sheffield, you can save more than $14? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  10h 47m
  
  0
  
  10:38 AM
  
  Cardiff
  University
  
  7:05 PM
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $19
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/22/2026 10:38:00 AM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/22/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 27m
- National Express
  
  1h 35m
  
  0
  
  7:50 PM
  
  Sheffield
  Bus Station
  
  9:25 PM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 10/22/2026 7:50:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/22/2026 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 35m
Travel time is 2h 32m longer, but you will save $14

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	11h 17m	6:58 PM	Cardiff	Gabalfa Interchange	6:15 AM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Gabalfa Interchange, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/26/2026 6:58:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/27/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 17m
National Express	11h 30m	6:45 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	6:15 AM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/26/2026 6:45:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/27/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
National Express	11h 22m	6:53 PM	Cardiff	University	6:15 AM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$34	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/26/2026 6:53:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/27/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 22m
FlixBus	10h 45m	3:35 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	2:20 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/26/2026 3:35:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/26/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
FlixBus	13h 20m	6:10 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	7:30 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/26/2026 6:10:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/26/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Bradford via Sheffield, you can save more than $16? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  15h 7m
  
  0
  
  6:53 PM
  
  Cardiff
  University
  
  5:05 AM
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/22/2026 6:53:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/23/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 12m
- National Express
  
  1h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:15 AM
  
  Sheffield
  Bus Station
  
  10:00 AM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $7
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 10/23/2026 8:15:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/23/2026 10:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Travel time is 4h 22m longer, but you will save $16

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
National Express	11h 30m	6:45 PM	Cardiff	Coach Station	6:15 AM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Coach Station, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/27/2026 6:45:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/28/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 30m
National Express	11h 22m	6:53 PM	Cardiff	University	6:15 AM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/27/2026 6:53:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/28/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 22m
National Express	11h 17m	6:58 PM	Cardiff	Gabalfa Interchange	6:15 AM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$26	A Bus from National Express goes from Gabalfa Interchange, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/27/2026 6:58:00 PM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/28/2026 6:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 17m
FlixBus	10h 45m	3:35 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	2:20 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/27/2026 3:35:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/27/2026 2:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 45m
FlixBus	13h 20m	6:10 AM	Cardiff	Kingsway Bus Stop	7:30 PM	Bradford	Interchange	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Kingsway Bus Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/27/2026 6:10:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/27/2026 7:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m

Did you know that if you travel from Cardiff to Bradford via Sheffield, you can save more than $10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- National Express
  
  15h 37m
  
  0
  
  6:53 PM
  
  Cardiff
  University
  
  5:05 AM
  
  Sheffield
  Meadowhall Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) at 10/28/2026 6:53:00 PM to Meadowhall Interchange, Sheffield (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/29/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 12m
- National Express
  
  1h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:45 AM
  
  Sheffield
  Bus Station
  
  10:30 AM
  
  Bradford
  Interchange
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $5
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Bus Station, Sheffield (United Kingdom) at 10/29/2026 8:45:00 AM to Interchange, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 10/29/2026 10:30:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Travel time is 4h 52m longer, but you will save $10

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Cardiff to Bradford is $19 on 11/7/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Cardiff and Bradford

See here how frequent the connections between Cardiff and Bradford are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 28 daily buses from Cardiff to Bradford. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Cardiff and Bradford.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 74 buses from Cardiff to Bradford, while Night sees the fewest connections between Cardiff and Bradford, with 12 offers.

Facts about the bus from Cardiff to Bradford

Compare all providers like National Express and FlixBus that travel 20 times every day by bus from Cardiff to Bradford in one click! Book your bus ticket from Cardiff to Bradford starting from $19!

Cheapest Bus	$19
Fastest Bus	6h 40m
Earliest Bus	6:10 AM
Latest Bus	6:58 PM
Daily Bus Routes	20 Ø
Distance	170.7 miles
Bus Companies	National Express and FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Cardiff to Bradford

Every day, 20 buses from 2 bus companies leave Cardiff for Bradford: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/21/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 10/18

Monday 10/19

Tuesday 10/20

Wednesday 10/21

$40

Thursday 10/22

$31

Friday 10/23

$37

Saturday 10/24

$41

Sunday 10/25

$38

Monday 10/26

$34

Tuesday 10/27

$26

Wednesday 10/28

$23

Thursday 10/29

$31

Friday 10/30

$32

Saturday 10/31

$29

Sunday 11/01

$32

Monday 11/02

$26

Tuesday 11/03

$29

Wednesday 11/04

$26

Thursday 11/05

$25

Friday 11/06

$26

Saturday 11/07

$19

Sunday 11/08

$29

Monday 11/09

$19

Tuesday 11/10

$19

Wednesday 11/11

$22

Thursday 11/12

$22

Friday 11/13

$19

Saturday 11/14

The cheapest time to travel from Cardiff to Bradford

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Cardiff to Bradford, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $19, Sunday is the cheapest day for a bus from Cardiff to Bradford. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $22.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Cardiff to Bradford, with $19. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $35.

How to save money travelling from Cardiff to Bradford

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Cardiff to Bradford in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Cardiff to Bradford, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Cardiff to Bradford are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Cardiff and Bradford

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Cardiff and Bradford.

Kingsway Bus Stop

North Rd

University

Park Place 50

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Interchange

Bridge St

Keighley Rd Oak Lane

Apperley Bridge Rail Station

Hall Ings

Nelson Street Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Cardiff to Bradford

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Cardiff to Bradford? Or which bus companies serve the route Cardiff to Bradford? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Cardiff to Bradford bus

How much does a Cardiff Bradford bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $19 and takes 11h 30m to reach Bradford. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Cardiff to Bradford?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $19 and $95. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bradford.

On average, how many connections are available from Cardiff to Bradford each day?

Every day, the Cardiff to Bradford bus route is served by approximately 20 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Cardiff to Bradford take?

The fastest bus from Cardiff to Bradford is offered by National Express and takes 6h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $52. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Cardiff to Bradford?

The earliest bus arriving in Bradford from Cardiff starts at 6:10 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Cardiff to Bradford?

The latest bus trip departing from Cardiff for Bradford starts at 6:58 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Cardiff Bradford route?

When traveling by bus from Cardiff to Bradford, passengers can travel with National Express and FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bradford?

You can check all the direct connections between Cardiff and Bradford by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: National Express and FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Cardiff to Bradford bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Cardiff Bradford bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Cardiff Bradford bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Cardiff to Bradford on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Cardiff to Bradford?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 20 daily trips between Cardiff and Bradford. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Cardiff to Bradford?

Prices and availability for 20 trips between Cardiff and Bradford change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Cardiff to Bradford

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Cardiff and to Bradford

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Cardiff and to Bradford. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!