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Compare train for Blackpool to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Blackpool to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $21 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 26m. 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 $21, while a train costs an average of $28.
Distance: 52 miles (85 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$28 Average price | $21 Average price Cheapest | $23 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 26m Average total duration Fastest 1h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration 2h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Bradford:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Blackpool to Bradford costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
Tickets start at around $13 (€11) compared to roughly $23 (€19) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10 (€8). The journey takes 1h 49m versus 1h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Blackpool to Bradford
How to get from Blackpool to Bradford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Blackpool to Bradford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 PM5h00Blackpool12:00 AMBradford$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Blackpool to Bradford:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Blackpool to Bradford costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 58m.
- Around 13 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Blackpool and Bradford as scheduled services by train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Blackpool, Central Coach Station and arrive in Bradford, Nelson Street N2.
- Trains mostly depart from Blackpool North (BPN) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
- Travel with National Express to go to Bradford by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Bradford by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
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