How to travel from Bradford to Leeds

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Compare bus and train for Bradford to Leeds

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Leeds among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, and a bus costs an average of $5.

Distance: 8 miles (13 km)

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$4

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$6

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1h 1m

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31m

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30m

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1h 6m

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36m

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Northern Rail (3)

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from Bradford to Leeds

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Northern Rail (3)G90619
07:02AM0h24
Bradford Interchange (BDI)
07:26AMLeeds station (LDS)
$91One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)Y26095
06:25AM1h04
Bradford Interchange (BDI)
07:29AMLeeds station (LDS)
$31One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)Y25670
06:31AM0h21
Bradford Interchange (BDI)
06:52AMLeeds station (LDS)
$41One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)G92608
06:54AM0h26
Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)
07:20AMLeeds station (LDS)
$51One-way
0 transfers
LNERC40653
06:30AM0h22
Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)
06:52AMLeeds station (LDS)
$41One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)G91902
06:18AM0h21
Bradford Interchange (BDI)
06:39AMLeeds station (LDS)
$61One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bradford to Leeds

Travel to Leeds 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 Bradford to Leeds.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bradford and Leeds including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Bradford to Leeds is a train with an average price of $2 (€1).

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

A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bradford to Leeds costing on average $5 (€4).

The fastest way to travel from Bradford to Leeds is by train with an average journey time of 19m.

Other travel options to Leeds take longer:

Bus takes on average 30m.

The distance from Bradford to Leeds is approximately 8 miles (13 km).
The average frequency per day from Bradford to Leeds is:
  • Around 9 trains per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bradford to Leeds:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Leeds station (LDS).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Nelson Street N2 and arrive in Leeds, Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bradford to Leeds, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), LNER, Grand Central Trains to go to Leeds by train.
  • Travel with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, First Bradford, First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield, Arriva Yorkshire to go to Leeds by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bradford to Leeds with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
  • 3 direct buses per day with Megabus, FlixBus, National Express, First Bradford, First Halifax, Calder Valley & Huddersfield.
Omio customers who travel from Bradford to Leeds often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham, York. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Leeds and these popular destinations at a great price.

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