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Compare train and bus for Bradford to Liverpool
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Liverpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 47m. 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 $16, and a train costs an average of $11.
Distance: 56 miles (91 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $52 Average price | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Liverpool:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Liverpool costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
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How to get from Bradford to Liverpool by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bradford to Liverpool is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
11:45 PM2h40Bradford2:25 AMLiverpool$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
11:45 PM2h40Bradford2:25 AMLiverpool$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
9:30 PM2h25Bradford11:55 PMLiverpool$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:00 PM2h55Bradford11:55 PMLiverpool$221One-way0 transfers
6:15 PM3h00Bradford9:15 PMLiverpool$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Liverpool:
A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Liverpool costing on average $52 (€42).
Other travel options to Liverpool take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- Around 20 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and Liverpool as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Nelson Street N2 and arrive in Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place.
- Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Liverpool Lime Street (LIV).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transpennine Express to go to Liverpool by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Liverpool by bus.
- 19 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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