Bus from Birstall (Batley) to Bradford City Centre
2 direct routes · about 27 min · first bus 05:24, last bus 21:58 (weekdays).
Next buses to Bradford City Centre as of 13:35
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Birstall, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 283 | Arriva Yorkshire | ~27 min | 26 | Sat 23 · Sun 10 | 05:24 | 18:12 | Birstall Market Place A | Heaton Street (opp) | Cleckheaton |
| 283A | Arriva Yorkshire | ~22 min | 4 | Sat 4 · Sun 4 | 18:58 | 21:58 | Birstall Market Place A | Heaton Street (opp) | Cleckheaton |
Times are for the first boarding point in Birstall on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 283 bus timetable.
Fares from Birstall to Bradford City Centre
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Birstall to Bradford City Centre?
2 routes run directly from Birstall to Bradford City Centre: the 283 (Arriva Yorkshire), the 283A (Arriva Yorkshire). The most frequent is the 283, 26 times each weekday — board at Birstall Market Place A and get off at Heaton Street (opp), about 27 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Birstall to Bradford City Centre?
Around 27 minutes on the 283, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Cleckheaton on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Birstall to Bradford City Centre?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 05:24 and the last around 21:58. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Birstall to Bradford City Centre?
Adult singles from Birstall to Bradford City Centre: £2.50 on the 283 and 283A (Arriva Yorkshire). Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.