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The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Bradford

Showing times and prices for Jul 09

Cheapest price

$67

Average price

$121

Fastest journey

2 h 28 m

Average duration

2 h 37 m

Trains per day

Distance

146 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Birmingham to Bradford will cost around $121 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $67.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Birmingham to Bradford without transferring at least once.

C23204+

P00088+

Y02417

08:27AM2h48

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

11:15AMBradford Interchange (BDI)

$671One-way

2 transfers

C23650+

Y04536

08:03AM2h34

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

10:37AMBradford Forster Square (BDQ)

$1341One-way

1 transfer

C23204+

Y02199 · Y02417

08:27AM2h48

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

11:15AMBradford Interchange (BDI)

$1341One-way

2 transfers

C23652+

Y05334

09:03AM2h28

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

11:31AMBradford Interchange (BDI)

$1361One-way

1 transfer

C23650+

Y05358

08:03AM2h28

Birmingham New Street (BHM)

10:31AMBradford Interchange (BDI)

$1361One-way

1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Bradford

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €24.

Distance: 90 miles (146 km)

Compare train with

Train	Most popular Bus
€75 Average price	€16 Average price Cheapest
2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time*	4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time*
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest	0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions
Most popular train company	Most popular bus company
Direct Options	Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

Live departures

Birmingham to Bradford train times

Showing trains for today, Tuesday, July 8

Last updated at 3:09 AM

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
C23650+Y05358	On time 7:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2h28	9:31 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI)	1 transfer
C23204+P00088+Y02417	On time 7:27 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2h48	10:15 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI)	2 transfers
C23204+Y02199 · Y02417	On time 7:27 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2h48	10:15 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI)	2 transfers
C23652+Y05334	On time 8:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2h28	10:31 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI)	1 transfer
C23652+Y05582	On time 8:03 AM Birmingham New Street (BHM)	2h34	10:37 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)	1 transfer

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How far in advance should I book train tickets from Birmingham to Bradford?

The best time to book your train from Birmingham to Bradford is 14 days before departure. See how prices for trains change on the Birmingham to Bradford route.

Prices are for one-way tickets for one passenger from Birmingham to Bradford per month. Insights are sourced from fares found by Omio users in the last 12 months. Current prices may differ as prices vary depending on the time of day, class or how far in advance you book your train from Birmingham to Bradford.

Trains

from $103

Journey information

Overview: Train from Birmingham to Bradford

United Kingdom

Trains from Birmingham to Bradford run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $30 (€24) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by bus.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $9 (€7)

Distance

90 miles (146 km)

Average train duration

2h 26m

Cheapest ticket price

$30 (€24)

Trains per day

Fastest train

2h 27m

First train

05:33

Last train

23:40

Price information

Cheapest alternative travel mode

Bus from $9 (€7)

Train companies: CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) and East Midlands Trains from Birmingham to Bradford trains

Travel from Birmingham to Bradford from $61 (€48) with Omio’s train partners CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3) and East Midlands Trains! You can find the best schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most popular journey for you.

CrossCountry is a fast speed train company in the United Kingdom and for your next journey: you can choose between Standard Class and First Class tickets on Omio.

CrossCountry from Birmingham to Bradford train information:

Average Duration: 2 h 27 min
Cheapest Price: $61
CrossCountry frequency: 16 a day

Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. The company operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Tickets such as Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day are available to purchase for routes with Northern. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.

Train information from Birmingham to Bradford with Northern Rail (3):

Average Duration: 2 h 48 min
Cheapest Price: $121

East Midlands Trains is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from London to the East Midlands, Yorkshire, and the North West. East Midlands Trains operates a fleet of Class 158, Class 156, Class 170, Class 222 and Class 180 diesel multiple units, as well as Class 222 Meridian electric multiple units. East Midlands Trains also offers a range of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak tickets. The most popular routes for East Midlands Trains are London to Nottingham, Sheffield, and Leeds.

Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets.. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.

FAQs: Trains from Birmingham to Bradford

FAQs: Travel by train from Birmingham to Bradford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Bradford.

Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Bradford can start from as little as $41 (€33) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Birmingham to Bradford is $117 (€94); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Birmingham to Bradford train travel time is 2 h 27 min for the 91 mile (146 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Birmingham to Bradford leaves at 5: 33 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Birmingham to Bradford leaves at 11: 54 PM.

There are 4 trains a day from Birmingham to Bradford which require at least one change with CrossCountry or Northern Rail (3). Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

When taking a train from Birmingham to Bradford, you can count on CrossCountry or Northern Rail (3) for the best way to get you to Bradford. You can also check all possible train providers who offer a service to Bradford from Birmingham and compare the amenities they offer before buying a train ticket.

No, there are no night trains, the latest train for this route is 11: 54 PM.

A trip to Bradford from Birmingham is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 2 h 27 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month for a train from Birmingham to Bradford is December.

You have options as you can travel to Bradford from Birmingham 2 different ways: bus or train.