- Must visit
National Science and Media Museum
World-leading museum of photography, film and television with major galleries, exhibitions, and IMAX. One of Bradford’s essential cultural visits.
Cheapest price
€2
Average price
€3
Fastest journey
17 m
Average duration
19 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
9 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Guiseley to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Guiseley to Bradford will cost around €3 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €2.
Of the 4 trains that leave Guiseley for Bradford on Thu, Aug 06, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Aug 06 the direct trains cover the 9 km distance in an average of 19 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
On Thu, Aug 06 the slowest trains will take 21 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.








Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Guiseley to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, and a bus costs an average of €2.
Distance: 5 miles (9 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€2 Average price Cheapest | €3 Average price | €3 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
48m Average total duration Fastest 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 59m Average total duration 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Guiseley to Bradford:
A train is €0.39 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Guiseley to Bradford costing on average €3.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 29m.
The journey is about 7m faster (18m by train vs 25m by car) and roughly €0.28 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€2 vs €3). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Guiseley to Bradford trains for today, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:06 PM Guiseley | 0h21 | 4:27 PM Bradford | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, August 6 | |||||
![]() | 8:38 AM Guiseley | 0h17 | 8:55 AM Bradford | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:36 AM Guiseley | 0h18 | 11:54 AM Bradford | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Guiseley to Bradford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €2 but you can travel from only €2 by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:46, the last at 23:20. The fastest train covers the 5 miles (9 km) distance in 17m.
Distance 5 miles (9 km) |
Average train duration 18m |
Cheapest ticket price €2 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 5:46 AM |
Last train 11:20 PM |
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World-leading museum of photography, film and television with major galleries, exhibitions, and IMAX. One of Bradford’s essential cultural visits.
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Art gallery and civic museum in Lister Park, known for Bradford collections and David Hockney works. A strong introduction to local culture and art.
UNESCO World Heritage village of grand mills, workers’ housing, and riverside walks. Bradford’s most celebrated historic district and a must-see area.
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Large Victorian park with boating lake, formal gardens, and space for events. A favorite local green escape paired well with Cartwright Hall.
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A fragrant rice dish layered with spiced meat or vegetables, widely enjoyed in Bradford's Pakistani and Indian communities.
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Refined dining room in the city centre offering modern British tasting menus and polished service for a special meal.
Celebrated Kashmiri restaurant known for authentic curries in a simple, bustling setting. A Bradford institution.
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Budget-friendly for UK city breaks, with lower hotel, dining, and local transport costs than London, Manchester, or Edinburgh.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Guiseley to Bradford 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 Bradford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Guiseley to Bradford trains use the Guiseley to Bradford Forster Square station pair, with some services arriving at Frizinghall. Use this guide to compare Guiseley and Bradford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Guiseley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Guiseley.
Ticket office support is available at Guiseley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Guiseley: Parking.
Available at Guiseley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Guiseley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - If travelling to Leeds Step free access is available via Netherfield Road. If travelling to Ilkley then it is level access, 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, 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: No.
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 options are available at Bradford Forster Square.
ATMs are available at Bradford Forster Square.
Ticket office support is available at Bradford Forster Square.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bradford Forster Square: Parking, WC.
Available at Bradford Forster Square: Bike Parking.
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.
Frizinghall is 3 km from Bradford city centre. Public transport options include:
Frizinghall has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Frizinghall.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frizinghall: Parking.
Available at Frizinghall: Bike Parking.
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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