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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bradford to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to London 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 flight which can get you there in 1h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a flight costs an average of $94.
Distance: 172 miles (277 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$78 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $244 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 20m Average total duration 3h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - 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 London:
A bus is $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to London costing on average $78 (€64).
A bus is $218 (€178) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bradford to London costing on average $244 (€200).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
Travel optionsfrom Bradford to London
How to get from Bradford to London by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bradford to London is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:00 PM5h25Bradford, Interchange Station10:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:00 PM5h25Bradford, Interchange Station10:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA13738:15 PM1h00Manchester Airport9:15 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$4451One-way0 transfers
Other options
C021729:37 AM2h45Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)12:22 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$561One-way0 transfers
C021201:37 PM2h45Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)4:22 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$561One-way0 transfers
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L895972:31 PM2h50Bradford Interchange (BDI)5:21 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$601One-way1 transfer
FlixBus5:00 PM5h55Bradford, Interchange Station10:55 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 AM5h25Bradford, Interchange Station1:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)$241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 AM6h00Bradford, Interchange Station2:00 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$241One-way0 transfers
BA13818:00 AM1h15Manchester Airport9:15 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$2351One-way0 transfers
BA13694:55 PM1h05Manchester Airport6:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport$2611One-way0 transfers
BA13796:55 AM1h15Manchester Airport8:10 AMLondon Heathrow Airport$4071One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to London:
A bus is $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to London costing on average $78 (€64).
A bus is $218 (€178) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bradford to London costing on average $244 (€200).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 50m.
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
- Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Nelson Street N2 and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, First Bradford to go to London by bus.
- Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Hull Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains to go to London by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 2 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains.
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