Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) train with Northern Rail (3)

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI)

Showing times and prices for Nov 07

Cheapest price

$20

Average price

$21

Fastest journey

1 h 34 m

Average duration

1 h 50 m

Trains per day

6

Distance

59 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) will cost around $21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $20.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) without transferring at least once.

Northern Rail (3)Y02151 · Y00950
09:17AM2h01
Manchester Airport (MIA)
11:18AMBradford Interchange (BDI)
$201One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail (3)Y02642 · Y02257
08:17AM2h01
Manchester Airport (MIA)
10:18AMBradford Interchange (BDI)
$201One-way
1 transfer
Northern Rail (3)Y02162 · Y05398
08:48AM2h02
Manchester Airport (MIA)
10:50AMBradford Interchange (BDI)
$201One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressC27294+Northern Rail (3)Y05398
09:04AM1h46
Manchester Airport (MIA)
10:50AMBradford Interchange (BDI)
$231One-way
1 transfer
TransPennine ExpressC26853+Northern Rail (3)Y02257
08:44AM1h34
Manchester Airport (MIA)
10:18AMBradford Interchange (BDI)
$231One-way
1 transfer

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI)

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €11, and a train costs an average of €2.

Distance: 36 miles (59 km)

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€13

Average price

€12

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Cheapest

2h 1m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 31m

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Additional time*

2h 20m

Average total duration

1h 50m

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Northern Rail (3)

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Live departures

Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) train times

The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) trains for today, Thursday, November 6. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 4:26 AM
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
transpennine_expressC26820+northern_railY02253
On time
8:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h47
9:51 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
northern_railY02642 · Y02257
On time
8:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h01
10:18 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC26853+northern_railY05338
On time
8:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h04
10:48 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC26853+northern_railY02257
On time
8:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h34
10:18 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
northern_railY02162 · Y05398
On time
8:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h02
10:50 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC27294+northern_railY05398
On time
9:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h46
10:50 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
northern_railY02151 · Y00950
On time
9:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h01
11:18 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC26847+northern_railY00950
On time
9:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h34
11:18 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC26814+northern_railY02299
On time
10:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h46
11:50 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
northern_railY02569 · Y02256
On time
10:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h01
12:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC27269+northern_railY02256
On time
10:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h34
12:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
northern_railY02124 · Y02260
On time
10:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h08
12:56 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC26811+northern_railY02260
On time
11:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h52
12:56 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
northern_railY02131 · Y02310
On time
11:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h01
1:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC27266+northern_railY02310
On time
11:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h34
1:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
northern_railY02183 · Y02278
On time
11:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h01
1:49 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC26808+northern_railY02278
On time
12:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h45
1:49 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
northern_railY02157 · Y00973
On time
12:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h01
2:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC27260+northern_railY00973
On time
12:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h34
2:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
northern_railY02180 · Y02283
On time
12:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h01
2:49 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC27291+northern_railY02283
On time
1:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h45
2:49 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
northern_railY02144 · Y00948
On time
1:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h01
3:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC27254+northern_railY00948
On time
1:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h34
3:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
northern_railY02158 · Y02281
On time
1:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h02
3:50 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC26805 · C26384+northern_railY02425
On time
2:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h11
4:15 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
2 transfers
northern_railY02150 · Y00971
On time
2:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h01
4:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC27248+northern_railY00971
On time
2:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h34
4:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
northern_railY00880 · Y02275
On time
2:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h08
4:56 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC26802+northern_railY02275
On time
3:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h52
4:56 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
northern_railY00892 · Y02293
On time
3:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
2h01
5:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC27242+northern_railY02293
On time
3:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h34
5:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC26796+northern_railY02305
On time
4:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h49
5:53 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC27236+northern_railY00964
On time
4:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h34
6:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC26793+northern_railY02297
On time
5:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h48
6:52 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC27227+northern_railY00943
On time
5:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h34
7:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer
transpennine_expressC26790+northern_railY02295
On time
6:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA)
1h47
7:51 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI)
1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI)

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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.
Price information
Distance
36 miles (59 km)
Average train duration
1h 31m
Cheapest ticket price
$3 (€2)
Trains per day
8
Fastest train
1h 52m
First train
05:48
Last train
21:17

Key Takeaways

Train Ticket Prices
  • Budget Options: Train tickets from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) start from as low as $3 (€2) if booked well in advance.
  • Standard Fares: Typically, trains cost $16 (€13) depending on the train type and class.
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

Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Bradford Interchange (BDI) from $3 (€2). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Rail (3)

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 Duration
1h 34m
Cheapest Price
$10 (€8)
Northern Rail (3) frequency
7 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

TransPennine Express

About
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. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. 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.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 8m
Cheapest Price
$16 (€13)
TransPennine Express frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

first_transpennine_express

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 34m
Cheapest Price
$37 (€30)
first_transpennine_express frequency
7 a day

FAQs: Trains from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI)

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) 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 Interchange (BDI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Yes, a day trip from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange is feasible as the journey takes 1h 52m and the distance is 36 miles (59 km). There are 8 trains per day.
Train ticket prices from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $3 (€2), while the average price is around $16 (€13).
The journey from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange offers a mix of urban and green landscapes, featuring views of the Pennine hills and passing through areas of historical interest, providing a moderately scenic experience.
The distance by train from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) is 36 miles (59 km).
The cheapest way to get from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) is by train, with a cost of around $3 (€2).
The train from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) takes 1h 52m and runs 8 per day.
There is no high speed train available from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI).
The first train from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) leaves at 5:48 AM.
Yes, you can take the train from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI).
The last train from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI) leaves at 9:17 PM.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI).
There is no direct train service currently available from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI).

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Popular train stations from Manchester Airport to Bradford Interchange (BDI)

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DiningDining
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HotelHotel
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
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Phone Number
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 08:00 - 20:15
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: No
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • 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
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Toilets and accessible toilets are available at the bus and coach Interchange next to the rail station.
  • Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: No
  • Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transit options for Bradford Interchange
  • Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at parcels bay adjacent to Platform 1, through the red gate.

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