How to travel from Birmingham to Bradford

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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Bradford

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €40.

Distance: 90 miles (146 km)

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Bus
Train

€16

Average price

Cheapest

€87

Average price

4h 39m

Average total duration

4h 9m

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30m

Additional time*

2h 56m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 26m

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

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National Express

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CrossCountry

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Birmingham to Bradford

How to get from Birmingham to Bradford by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Birmingham to Bradford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM4h10
Birmingham
11:10AMBradford, Interchange Station
$161One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
07:00AM4h10
Birmingham
11:10AMBradford, Interchange Station
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

CrossCountryC74921+Northern Rail (3)G91909 · G91677
08:03AM2h50
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
10:53AMBradford Forster Square (BDQ)
$1071One-way
2 transfers

Other options

CrossCountryC74921+Northern Rail (3)G92664
08:03AM3h04
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
11:07AMBradford Forster Square (BDQ)
$661One-way
1 transfer
CrossCountryC74899+Northern Rail (3)G90643
08:30AM3h19
Birmingham New Street (BHM)
11:49AMBradford Interchange (BDI)
$1071One-way
1 transfer
National ExpressNX132
10:00AM3h50
Birmingham, Coach Station
01:50PMBradford, Nelson Street N2
$201One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX131
12:30PM4h00
Birmingham, Coach Station
04:30PMBradford, Nelson Street N2
$191One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX131
06:15AM3h45
Birmingham, Coach Station
10:00AMBradford, Nelson Street N2
$231One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham to Bradford

Travel to Bradford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Birmingham to Bradford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Birmingham and Bradford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Bradford is a bus with an average price of $10 (€8).

This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Bradford:

A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bradford costing on average $50 (€40).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Bradford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to Bradford take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 30m.

The distance from Birmingham to Bradford is approximately 90 miles (146 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Bradford is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Bradford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Bradford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Bradford, Nelson Street N2.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Bradford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Bradford by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Bradford by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Bradford:
  • 4 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham to Bradford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Leeds, Stockport, Sheffield. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bradford and these popular destinations at a great price.
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