4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds to Bradford
- Cheapest price on 12 Nov
- RM 15
- Average ticket price on 12 Nov
- RM 25
- Fastest journey on 12 Nov
- 17 m
- Average journey duration on 12 Nov
- 18 m
- Trains on 12 Nov
- 25
- Distance
- 13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Bradford will cost around RM 25 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only RM 15.
On Thu, 12 Nov, we found 25 trains from Leeds to Bradford, including 24 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 18 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
The slowest trains will take 18 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
L896095:27 PM 0h21 Leeds station (LDS) 5:48 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) RM 15 1 One-way 0 changes- C32865
6:30 AM 0h25 Leeds station (LDS) 6:55 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) RM 15 1 One-way 0 changes - L89594
2:27 PM 0h21 Leeds station (LDS) 2:48 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) RM 17 1 One-way 0 changes 
C021211:59 PM 0h23 Leeds station (LDS) 2:22 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) RM 17 1 One-way 0 changes- C32929
2:12 PM 0h25 Leeds station (LDS) 2:37 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) RM 17 1 One-way 0 changes
- G89001
4:59 PM 0h17 Leeds station (LDS) 5:16 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) RM 23 1 One-way 0 changes - G88984
1:59 PM 0h17 Leeds station (LDS) 2:16 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) RM 34 1 One-way 0 changes - G89078
4:42 PM 0h18 Leeds station (LDS) 5:00 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) RM 34 1 One-way 0 changes - G89105
2:42 PM 0h18 Leeds station (LDS) 3:00 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) RM 34 1 One-way 0 changes - G88951
5:59 AM 0h18 Leeds station (LDS) 6:17 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) RM 34 1 One-way 0 changes
Journey information
Overview: Train from Leeds to Bradford
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Trains from Leeds to Bradford run on average 12 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at RM 12 but you can travel from only RM 12 by coach.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 16m.
Distance 13 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price RM 12 |
Trains per day 12 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 12:26 AM |
Last train 11:55 PM |
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Live departures
Leeds to Bradford train times
The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Bradford trains for today, Wednesday, 11 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G89263 | On time 9:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h19 | 9:31 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C32555 · P24388 | On time 9:26 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h32 | 9:58 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
| L89645 | Delayed 9:29 PM 9:27 PMLeeds station (LDS) | 0h21 | 9:48 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89283 | On time 9:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h20 | 10:02 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C32558 · C32400 | On time 9:56 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h27 | 10:23 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
| C31719 | On time 9:59 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h17 | 10:16 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02112 | On time 9:59 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h30 | 10:29 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89267 | On time 10:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h18 | 10:30 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C32561 · P24391 | On time 10:26 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h32 | 10:58 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
| L89660 | On time 10:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h21 | 10:48 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89290 | On time 10:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h18 | 11:00 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C32564 · C32405 | On time 10:56 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h27 | 11:23 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
| G89035 | On time 10:58 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h17 | 11:15 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89674 | On time 11:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h21 | 11:48 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday, 12 November | |||||
| G88951 | 5:59 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h18 | 6:17 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89191 | On time 6:12 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h18 | 6:30 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89529 | On time 6:28 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h21 | 6:49 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C32865 | 6:30 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 6:55 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89076 | On time 6:42 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h19 | 7:01 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89392 | 6:47 AM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h16 | 8:03 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G88984 | 1:59 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h17 | 2:16 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C02121 | 1:59 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h23 | 2:22 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C32929 | 2:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 2:37 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89230 | On time 2:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h19 | 2:31 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89594 | On time 2:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h21 | 2:48 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89105 | On time 2:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h18 | 3:00 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89464 | 3:47 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 1h03 | 4:50 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C32937 | 4:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 4:37 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89239 | On time 4:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h19 | 4:31 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| L89605 | On time 4:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h21 | 4:48 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C32939 | 4:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 5:07 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89078 | On time 4:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h18 | 5:00 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89001 | 4:59 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h17 | 5:16 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C32941 | 5:10 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 5:35 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89244 | On time 5:12 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h19 | 5:31 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C32458 · C32379 | 5:26 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h27 | 5:53 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
| L89609 | On time 5:27 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h21 | 5:48 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C32943 | 5:39 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 6:04 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89082 | On time 5:42 PM Leeds station (LDS) | 0h19 | 6:01 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Important Stations and Airports in Leeds and Bradford
Most Leeds to Bradford trains use the Leeds to Bradford Interchange station pair, with some services arriving at Bradford Forster Square. Use this guide to compare Leeds and Bradford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Leeds from Leeds city centre
Leeds train station facilities and services
Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
Getting to Headingley from Leeds city centre
Headingley is 3 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Headingley train station facilities and services
Headingley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Headingley.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Headingley: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Headingley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Headingley: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station. The conductor will carry out any assistance, please wait on the platform. This station has recently benefitted from the installation of lifts, level access to platform 1 with platform 2 being accessible using the lift and a short subway, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: No, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Getting to Burley Park from Leeds city centre
Burley Park is 2 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Burley Park train station facilities and services
Burley Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Burley Park.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Burley Park: Parking, Taxis.
Bike and car services
Available at Burley Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Burley Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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Getting to Bradford Interchange from Bradford city centre
Bradford Interchange train station facilities and services
Bradford Interchange has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bradford Interchange.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Bradford Interchange.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bradford Interchange.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bradford Interchange: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bradford Interchange: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bradford Interchange: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - There is level access to all the platforms and a wheelchair is available if pre-booked via 0800 138 5560, or by asking for help at the Station Supervisors office next to platform 1. There are also escalators and lifts available from the bus station below up to the rail station. Please note that escalators and lifts are not operated by Northern or Network Rail, Accessible public telephones: in the interchange, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Bradford Forster Square from Bradford city centre
Bradford Forster Square train station facilities and services
Bradford Forster Square has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bradford Forster Square.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Bradford Forster Square.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bradford Forster Square.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bradford Forster Square: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bradford Forster Square: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bradford Forster Square: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Scooter Friendly Station - There is level access to all the platforms and ramps are available. Lift available 06:00 - 19:00 Monday to Saturday, 09:00 - 18:00 Sunday, however there is an alternative accessible route without having to use lift, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Frizinghall from Bradford city centre
Frizinghall is 3 km from Bradford city centre. Public transport options include:
Frizinghall train station facilities and services
Frizinghall has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Frizinghall.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frizinghall: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Frizinghall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frizinghall: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via the road and a ramp. Step free access from car park to platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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