The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Bradford Interchange (BDI)
Cheapest price
$12
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
1 h 55 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
59 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport (MIA) 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 (MIA) to Bradford Interchange (BDI) will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $12.
Of the 5 trains that leave Manchester Airport (MIA) for Bradford Interchange (BDI) on Fri, Nov 28, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Nov 28 the direct trains cover the 59 km distance in an average of 1 h 55 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 39 m .
On Fri, Nov 28 the slowest trains will take 2 h 1 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Bradford Interchange (BDI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Bradford Interchange (BDI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €6, and a train costs an average of €5.
Distance: 36 miles (59 km)
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2h 6m Average total duration Fastest 1h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration 1h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Manchester Airport (MIA) to Bradford Interchange (BDI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport (MIA) to Bradford Interchange (BDI) trains for today, Thursday, November 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C26853+ Y05338 | On time 8:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h04 | 10:48 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
C26853+ Y02257 | On time 8:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h34 | 10:18 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
Y02162 · Y05398 | On time 8:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h02 | 10:50 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
C27294+ Y05398 | On time 9:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h46 | 10:50 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
Y02151 · Y00950 | On time 9:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h01 | 11:18 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
C26847+ Y00950 | On time 9:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h34 | 11:18 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
C26814+ Y02299 | On time 10:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h46 | 11:50 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
Y02569 · Y02256 | On time 10:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h01 | 12:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
C27269+ Y02256 | On time 10:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h34 | 12:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
Y02124 · Y02260 | On time 10:48 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h08 | 12:56 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
C26811+ Y02260 | On time 11:04 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h52 | 12:56 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
Y02131 · Y02310 | On time 11:17 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h01 | 1:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
C27266+ Y02310 | On time 11:44 AM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h34 | 1:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
C26808+ Y02278 | On time 12:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h45 | 1:49 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
Y02157 · Y00973 | On time 12:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h01 | 2:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
C27260+ Y00973 | On time 12:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h34 | 2:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
Y02180 · Y02283 | On time 12:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h01 | 2:49 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
C27291+ Y02283 | On time 1:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h45 | 2:49 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
Y02144 · Y00948 | On time 1:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h01 | 3:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
C27254+ Y00948 | On time 1:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h34 | 3:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
Y02158 · Y02281 | On time 1:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h02 | 3:50 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
C26805 · C26384+ Y02425 | On time 2:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h11 | 4:15 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 2 transfers | |
Y02150 · Y00971 | On time 2:17 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h01 | 4:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
C27248+ Y00971 | On time 2:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h34 | 4:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
Y00880 · Y02275 | On time 2:48 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 2h08 | 4:56 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
C26802+ Y02275 | On time 3:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h52 | 4:56 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
C27242+ Y02293 | On time 3:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h34 | 5:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
C26796+ Y02305 | On time 4:04 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h49 | 5:53 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
C27236+ Y00964 | On time 4:44 PM Manchester Airport (MIA) | 1h34 | 6:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Bradford Interchange (BDI)
Trains from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Bradford Interchange (BDI) run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $6 (€5) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:13, the last at 21:17. The fastest train covers the 36 miles (59 km) distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 36 miles (59 km) |
Average train duration 1h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $6 (€5) |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 00:13 |
Last train 21:17 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Bradford Interchange (BDI) trainsNorthern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Manchester Airport (MIA) and Bradford Interchange (BDI) from $6 (€5). 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 Manchester Airport (MIA) to Bradford Interchange (BDI)
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport (MIA) 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.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Manchester Airport (MIA) to Bradford Interchange (BDI)
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 06:30 - 22:30
- Type of shops available: Passport Photo Booth
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge.
- Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts. The Ladies toilets are located at the end of Platform 3. The Gents toilets are located at the end of Platform 2. The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located at platform level, behind the lifts, at the end of Platform 2; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: No cycle storage
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement bus services depart from stands L & M of the adjacent Bus Station which is situated close to the ticket office.
- 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.


