How to travel from Bradford to London

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Compare bus, train, 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 $14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. 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 $14, and a flight costs an average of $91.

Distance: 172 miles (277 km)

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Driving

$79

Average price

$28

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Cheapest

$240

Average price

$118

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 53m

Average total duration

3h 23m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 41m

Average total duration

5h 11m

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4h 2m

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1h 2m

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3h 0m

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4h 4m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.7kg

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National Express

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British Airways

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Bradford to London is a bus with an average price of $28 (€23).

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

A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to London costing on average $79 (€63).

A bus is $212 (€169) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bradford to London costing on average $240 (€192).

The fastest way to travel from Bradford to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 2m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 23m.

Bus takes on average 5h 11m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bradford and London including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Bradford to London among Omio's users.

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from Bradford to London

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNX561
    7:05 AM5h45
    Bradford, Nelson Street N2
    12:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $361One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX466
    12:20 AM7h00
    Bradford, Nelson Street N2
    7:20 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $311One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Northern RailY25401+London North Eastern RailwayY11741
    7:08 PM2h44
    Bradford Interchange (BDI)
    9:52 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
    $571One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayY11734
    5:37 PM2h45
    Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)
    8:22 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
    $571One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailY26230+London North Eastern RailwayY11740
    6:31 PM2h51
    Bradford Interchange (BDI)
    9:22 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
    $531One-way
    1 transfer
  • Northern RailY25400+London North Eastern RailwayY11737
    6:08 PM2h45
    Bradford Interchange (BDI)
    8:53 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
    $571One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX561
    6:20 PM5h00
    Bradford, Nelson Street N2
    11:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX465
    11:00 PM6h50
    Bradford, Nelson Street N2
    5:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX561 · NX403 · NX030
    7:05 AM8h20
    Bradford, Nelson Street N2
    3:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court
    $681One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bradford to London

Travel to London 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 London.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Bradford and London including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bradford to London is a bus with an average price of $28 (€23).

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

A bus is $51 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to London costing on average $79 (€63).

A bus is $212 (€169) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bradford to London costing on average $240 (€192).

The fastest way to travel from Bradford to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 2m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 3h 23m.

Bus takes on average 5h 11m.

The distance from Bradford to London is approximately 172 miles (277 km).
The average frequency per day from Bradford to London is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bradford to London:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Interchange Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bradford to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
  • Travel with Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains to go to London by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bradford to London with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains.
Omio customers who travel from Bradford to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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