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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 an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 51m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, while a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$28 Average price Cheapest | $80 Average price | $54 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 13m Average total duration 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Bradford
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Bradford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Bradford:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bradford costing on average $80.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
Tickets start at around $28 compared to roughly $54 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27. The journey takes 3h 43m versus 2h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Bradford
How to get from Birmingham to Bradford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Bradford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX131
9:30 AM 3h35 Birmingham, Coach Station 1:05 PM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX131
9:30 AM 3h35 Birmingham, Coach Station 1:05 PM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 $23 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- G01082+
G892535:03 PM 2h27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 7:30 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) $130 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G00723+G89263
7:03 PM 2h28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 9:31 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) $106 1 One-way 1 transfer - G66982+C32891
6:03 AM 2h34 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 8:37 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) $106 1 One-way 1 transfer - G01055+L89542
7:03 AM 2h45 Birmingham New Street (BHM) 9:48 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) $106 1 One-way 1 transfer
- NX131
5:30 PM 3h55 Birmingham, Coach Station 9:25 PM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 $23 1 One-way 0 transfers 
FlixBus3:15 PM 4h15 Birmingham 7:30 PM Bradford, Interchange Station $27 1 One-way 0 transfers- FlixBus
7:00 AM 4h10 Birmingham 11:10 AM Bradford, Interchange Station $28 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Bradford:
A bus is $53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bradford costing on average $80.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 13m.
- Around 9 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.
- 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.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bradford by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast to go to Bradford by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
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