Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) train with Northern Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Nov 04
Cheapest price on Nov 04
$4
Average ticket price on Nov 04
$5
Fastest journey on Nov 04
22 m
Average journey duration on Nov 04
22 m
Trains on Nov 04
55
Distance
13 km
Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) will cost around $5 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $4.

Fast trains

On Wed, Nov 04, we found 55 trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ), including 33 direct services.

On Wed, Nov 04 the direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 22 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 22 m .

On Wed, Nov 04 the slowest trains will take 23 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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  • Northern RailC32925
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Journey information

Overview: Train from Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)

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Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) run on average 5 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $4 if you book in advance.

There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:42, the last at 20:56. The fastest train covers the 8 miles (13 km) distance in 19m.

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.
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Journey facts

  • Distance8 miles (13 km)
  • Average train duration23m
  • Cheapest ticket price$4
  • Trains per day5
  • Direct trains3
  • Fastest train19m
  • First train6:42 AM
  • Last train8:56 PM
  • Cheapest MonthAug
  • Cheapest DaySun
  • High SeasonJan - Mar
  • Low SeasonApr - Jun
  • Busiest DayFri
  • Least Busy DayMon

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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.
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Frequently asked questions about your Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) trip

Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ).

Train ticket prices from Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $4, while the average price is around $5.
The train from Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) takes 19m and runs 5 per day.
The distance by train from Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) is 8 miles (13 km).
The first train from Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) leaves at 6:42 AM.
The last train from Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) leaves at 8:56 PM.
Yes, there is a direct train from Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ). This service operates 3 times per day, provided by Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway.

Live departures

Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) train times

The table below shows live departures for Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) trains for today, Tuesday, November 3. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
Northern RailC32935
On time
3:42 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
4:07 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)		0 transfersDirect
London North Eastern RailwayC02129
On time
3:59 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h22
4:21 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32937
On time
4:12 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
4:37 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32939
On time
4:42 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
5:07 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32527 · C32372
On time
4:56 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h27
5:23 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)		1 transfer
Northern RailC329415:10 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
5:35 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32458 · C32379
On time
5:26 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h27
5:53 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)		1 transfer
Northern RailC329435:39 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
6:04 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
London North Eastern RailwayC02088
On time
5:59 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h22
6:21 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC329456:12 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h24
6:36 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32540 · C323856:26 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h27
6:53 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)1 transfer
Northern RailC329476:43 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
7:08 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32544 · C323886:56 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h29
7:25 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)1 transfer
Northern RailC329497:11 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
7:36 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32547 · C323917:26 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h29
7:55 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)1 transfer
Northern RailC32549 · C323947:55 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h35
8:30 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)1 transfer
London North Eastern RailwayC02098
On time
7:58 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h26
8:24 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)		0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32551 · P24386
On time
8:25 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h33
8:58 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)		1 transfer
Northern RailC32558 · C32400
On time
9:56 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h27
10:23 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)		1 transfer
London North Eastern RailwayC021129:59 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h30
10:29 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32564 · C32405
On time
10:56 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h27
11:23 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)		1 transfer
Wednesday, November 4
Northern RailC328656:30 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
6:55 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32447 · C322996:56 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0h27
7:23 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)1 transfer
Northern RailC328727:11 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
7:36 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32453 · C323037:23 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0h30
7:53 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)1 transfer
Northern RailC328837:42 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
8:07 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32457 · C323077:51 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0h30
8:21 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)1 transfer
Northern RailC328918:12 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
8:37 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32462 · C323118:26 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0h30
8:56 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)1 transfer
Northern RailC328988:42 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
9:07 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32466 · C323158:54 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0h29
9:23 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)1 transfer
Northern RailC329049:12 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0h26
9:38 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32470 · C323209:25 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0h33
9:58 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)1 transfer
Northern RailC329099:42 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
10:07 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
London North Eastern RailwayC020839:59 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0h22
10:21 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC3291210:12 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
10:37 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32482 · C3232810:26 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0h27
10:53 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)1 transfer
Northern RailC3291410:42 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
11:07 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC3291711:12 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
11:37 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32490 · C3233411:26 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0h27
11:53 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)1 transfer
Northern RailC3291911:42 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
12:07 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
London North Eastern RailwayC0213511:59 AM Leeds station (LDS)
0h22
12:21 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC3292112:12 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
12:37 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32498 · C3234112:26 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h28
12:54 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)1 transfer
Northern RailC3292312:42 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
1:07 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC329251:12 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
1:37 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32509 · C323471:26 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h27
1:53 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)1 transfer
Northern RailC329271:42 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
2:07 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
London North Eastern RailwayC021211:59 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h23
2:22 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC329292:12 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
2:37 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32513 · C323562:27 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h26
2:53 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)1 transfer
Northern RailC329312:42 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
3:07 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32515 · C323592:56 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h27
3:23 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)1 transfer
Northern RailC329333:12 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h25
3:37 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)0 transfersDirect
Northern RailC32517 · C323633:26 PM Leeds station (LDS)
0h27
3:53 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)1 transfer

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Northern Rail as well as London North Eastern Railway offer trains services from Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ).
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Train companies

Train companies from Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)

Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) with Northern Rail and London North Eastern Railway. High-speed trains available on this route with London North Eastern Railway. Regional trains available on this route with Northern Rail. Use the details below to compare onboard facilities.

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
19m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
$4
Northern Rail frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

London North Eastern Railway

About
LNER is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates a wide range of services, from high-speed intercity trains to local services. Its most popular routes include London to Edinburgh, London to Leeds, and London to York. LNER offers a variety of train types, including the Azuma, InterCity 225, and HST. The Azuma is a modern, high-speed train that offers comfortable seating and onboard Wi-Fi. The InterCity 225 is a classic train that offers a more traditional experience. The HST is a high-speed train that offers a smooth ride and plenty of legroom. LNER offers a variety of ticket types, including Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak. Advance tickets are the cheapest option and must be booked in advance. Anytime tickets are more expensive but can be used at any time. Off-Peak tickets are the most affordable option for travelling during off-peak times. Onboard facilities include comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a range of food and drink options. LNER also offers a range of discounts and special offers, making it an affordable and convenient way to travel.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average London North Eastern Railway Duration
21m
Cheapest London North Eastern Railway Price
$5
London North Eastern Railway frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund available if train is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Cafe bar serving hot and cold drinks, snacks, and light meals. First Class passengers receive complimentary refreshments
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are included with Advance tickets. Optional for other ticket types at £0-£2 per person depending on route
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two pets per passenger
Quiet zone

Companies, tickets, and onboard amenities between Leeds station (LDS) and Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)

Review the details behind your booking, from operators and ticket rules to luggage, onboard amenities, accessibility, and route-specific travel policies.

Yes, there is a high-speed train from Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ).
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ).
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Yes, rail passes such as the BritRail Pass are valid on most trains within the United Kingdom, offering unlimited travel on participating train operators for a set period.

FAQs: Trains from Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) 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 Forster Square (BDQ), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Yes, you can take the train from Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ).

popular train stations

Popular train stations from Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)

Most Leeds station (LDS) to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) trains use the Leeds to Bradford Interchange station pair. Use this guide to compare Leeds station (LDS) and Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Leeds
Arrival train stations in Bradford
LeedsNew Station St, Leeds LS1 4DY, United Kingdom+44 3457114141WifiLockersShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Leeds from Leeds city centre

Bus lines1, 16, 201, 229, 34, 5, 60, A1
Train linesNorthern, TransPennine Express

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.

More about Leeds

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Most popular train connections to Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)

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