The cheapest and fastest trains from Bradford to London
Cheapest price
$106
Average price
$161
Fastest journey
2 h 29 m
Average duration
2 h 41 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
277 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bradford to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bradford to London will cost around $161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $106.
Of the 11 trains that leave Bradford for London on Thu, Jan 15, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jan 15 the direct trains cover the 277 km distance in an average of 2 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
On Thu, Jan 15 the slowest trains will take 2 h 45 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.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bradford to London
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bradford to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a flight costs an average of €93.
Distance: 172 miles (277 km)
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3h 36m Average total duration 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 28m Average total duration 5h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Bradford to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Bradford to London trains for today, Wednesday, January 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:31 PM Bradford | 2h59 | 6:30 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:16 PM Bradford | 2h45 | 7:01 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:07 PM Bradford | 3h01 | 10:08 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, January 15 | |||||
C40653 | On time 6:30 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 2h29 | 8:59 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25670+ L02663 | On time 6:31 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 2h59 | 9:30 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C14452 | On time 6:58 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 3h05 | 10:03 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25389+ C40660 | On time 7:07 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 2h52 | 9:59 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
Y11690 | On time 7:37 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 2h44 | 10:21 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25390+ Y11693 | On time 8:08 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 2h45 | 10:53 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
Y26222+ C40669 | On time 8:31 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 2h52 | 11:23 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
C07095 | On time 8:57 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 2h41 | 11:38 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25391+ Y11699 | On time 9:08 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 2h45 | 11:53 AM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
Y11701 | On time 9:37 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 2h45 | 12:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Y25392+ Y11705 | On time 10:08 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 2h46 | 12:54 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bradford to London
Train Ticket Prices
- Budget Options: Train tickets from Bradford to London start from as low as $32 (€26) if booked well in advance.
- Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $81 (€66) depending on the train type and class.
Journey Duration & Frequency
- On average there are 6 daily trains from Bradford to London with 1 direct service.
- The fastest trains can take as little as 2h 29m but the average duration is 3h 6m
Train Operators
- Travel from Bradford to London with Grand Central Trains, LNER, East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, and First Hull Trains
- The most booked train company for this route on Omio is Grand Central Trains.
- High-speed trains are available.
Stations & Schedule
- Most trains depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX)
- First train typically departs at 12:13 AM and the last at 11:54 PM
Distance 172 miles (277 km) |
Average train duration 3h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 (€26) |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 00:13 |
Last train 23:54 |
Train companies: Grand Central Trains, LNER, East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, First Hull Trains from Bradford to London trainsGrand Central Trains, LNER, East Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast, First Hull Trains trains will get you between Bradford and London from $11 (€9). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Bradford to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bradford to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Bradford to London
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 08:00 - 20:15
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: Toilets and accessible toilets are available at the bus and coach Interchange next to the rail station.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at parcels bay adjacent to Platform 1, through the red gate.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Saturday 06:10 - 19:00 Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 08:45 - 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at station front on St Blaise Way adjacent to service bus stop (25702).
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off by the car park entrance on Frizinghall Road
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi in the station.
- Located by the entrance of Platform 9 provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Cafes, bars, kiosks, restaurants, delicatessens, confectioners, groceries, food and drink to eat in or take away. clothes, stationery, flowers, photo processing, mobile phones, bureau de change, shoe repairs, key cutting, Pharmacy and prescriptions, optician, fitness, health and beauty services.
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Caffè Nero
- Starbucks
- The Pasty Shop
- Upper Crust
- Giraffe World Kitchen
- Black Sheep Coffee
- Hotel Chocolat
- Leon
- Pret a Manger
- Wasabi
- & more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station.
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are located at the taxi rank situated on Pancras Road just outside of the station. The taxi rank is located outside the station on Pancras Road. There is a help point at the taxi rank that can be used to request disability assistance. All London Black Cabs can accommodate wheelchair passengers without wheelchair users having to leave their wheelchair.
- There is step-free access in the whole station to all platforms. There are elevators between the concourse and Mezzanine and London Underground ticket hall.
- Toilets Location: The toilets including accessible toilets are located next to platform 9. There also toilets on the Mezzanine Level.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Accessible toilets are located next to platform 9 and can be operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Point A Hotel, London Kings Cross St Pancras
- Premier Inn London Kings Cross Hotel
- St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel London
- Mon - Fri: 05:00 - 01:36
- Sat: 05:00 - 00:36
- Sun: 05:30 - 01:36
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platforms 1, 8 & 9
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the main entrance.
- Underground lines: Circle, Piccadilly, Hammersmith & City, Northern, Metropolitan, Victoria
- Bus lines: 10, 17, 30, 45, 46, 59, 63, 73, 91, 205, 214, 259, 390, 476
- Train lines: Thameslink, Grand Central, Hull, London North Eastern, Gatwick Express
- Metro: N/A
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:00
- Type of shops available: News agent Flower stall Hairdresser Shoe repairer Wide range of shops Pharmacy Convenience store High street shops Off Licence Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: There is step free access at London Victoria Rail Station to the Victoria Line on the Underground. This can be accessed via the Cardinal Place entrance to the underground.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: Main concourse
- Accessible taxis: Available on request Taxi rank outside main station entrance
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: Monday - Sunday 24 Hours a Day
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets are situated on the central concourse and adjacent to platform 2. A changing place facility is available for use by disabled passengers in London Victoria. The space has a height-adjustable adult-sized changing bench, hoist, extra wide rolls of paper, and non-slip floors. The space is located on the central concourse in the main toilet facilities. If you, or a passenger you are accompanying, requires use of the changing place room, please speak to a member of staff or contact our control centre on 020 7922 6243 so we can help you gain access.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Hudson's Place and Central Concourse
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Baby changing facilities location: Female toilets,Male toilets,
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Car Park Upper Level (Victoria Place), above Gatwick Express.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Onward travel information: Victoria Bus Station at Station Front
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: When weekend engineering dictate that replacement bus services will operate, these will usually depart from the immediate Station front/Terminus Place. Travel from London Victoria is usually conveyed by London Buses in these instances. Check posters and staff for more details.
- Metro: Underground services: Victoria Line, District Line and Circle Line
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
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