Manchester to Bradford train
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest train times from Manchester to Bradford
Fastest Journey
51 m
Average
52 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
47 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Manchester for Bradford every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Manchester to Bradford
 | Distance | 29 miles (47 km) |
 | Average train ticket price | $9 (€8) |
 | Train frequency | 79 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 46 direct trains a day |
 | Train providers | Transpennine Express or Northern Rail |
Trains from Manchester to Bradford cover the 29 miles (47 km) long route taking on average 1 h 10 min with our travel partners like Transpennine Express or Northern Rail. Normally, there are 79 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $1 (€1), but the average price of train tickets is $9 (€8). Travelers depart most frequently from Manchester Piccadilly and arrive in Bradford Interchange.
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Manchester to Bradford trains
Find the best route to Bradford from Manchester with Northern Rail (3). Comparing schedules and prices and booking the most affordable route has never been easier with over 1000 travel companies on Omio.
Northern Trains is one of many publicly owned train operating companies in the United Kingdom. The rail network in the UK has been run by over 20 train companies, but they work together as National Rail with coordinated fares and ticketing. Headquartered in York, Northern operates local and commuter trains across the entire north of England connecting regions of the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire and the Humber coast line. Advance, Off-Peak and Anytime Day tickets can be purchased for Northern train journeys from Manchester to Bradford. There is only one class option on Northern trains: Standard.
Trains from Manchester to Bradford: Journey Details
Direct trains from Manchester to Bradford depart at least twice every hour from early in the morning until late at night. Direct services depart from Manchester Victoria and arrive at Bradford Interchange with a journey time of just over an hour. On Sundays the first train departs a few hours later in the morning. A choice of indirect services depart from both Manchester Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria throughout the day, these services involve a change at ether Leeds or Huddersfield and have a total journey time of approximately 1.5 hours.
Taking the Train from Manchester
Direct trains services to Bradford depart from Manchester Victoria. Manchester Victoria is the second biggest rail station in the city, located to the north of the city centre, close to Manchester Arena. From central Manchester passengers can walk to the station in just ten minutes. Alternatively there is a choice of public bus and metrolink tram services which offer a short 5 minute journey from the city centre to Manchester Victoria Station. Trams run from early in the morning until midnight, although those boarding the first train of the day to Bradford will need to book a cab to the station.
Getting into Bradford by Train
A UNESCO City of Film and one time Wool Capital of the World, Bradford has a rich industrial heritage. The city centre boasts a number of splendid Victorian buildings including the Italianate City Hall and with its reputation as the UK's Capital of Curry it's a great city to dine out in. Trains from Manchester arrive at Bradford Interchange, the city's main train, bus and coach terminus which is located right in the city centre. Whilst most of central Bradford can be reached on foot from here, the Interchange is a very easy place to find onward bus travel from. Those arriving after midnight will also find a choice of cab services stationed at the interchange.
Train tickets from Manchester to Bradford: when to book to save $
The rule of buying in advance to save money is not only valid when booking a flight but also for train travel. Train tickets are generally on sale 6 months before the departure date. Some train booking tips from us:
- Buying your train ticket from Manchester - Bradford 3 weeks in advance means you can save on average up to 17% compared to the price available on the day of departure.
- If you book a ticket Manchester - Bradford with 2 months in advance you save up to about 17% compared to the initial price.
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Travel Tips: Trains from Manchester to Bradford
When taking a train from Manchester, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Manchester Piccadilly, Manchester Airport and Manchester Victoria. When you arrive in Bradford, your train can arrive in train stations including Bradford Interchange and Bradford Forster Square.
Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Manchester Piccadilly to Bradford Interchange.
The most popular departure train station with passengers for this trip, called Manchester Piccadilly, is located 0.6 miles (954 m) from the city center of Manchester.
The most popular arrival train station, Bradford Interchange, is located 0.3 miles (515 m) away from the city center of Bradford.
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