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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 an average ticket price of $41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 17m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a flight costs an average of $410.
Distance: 172 miles (277 km)
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$93 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $410 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration 6h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration 1h 56m Onboard + 2h 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.
Compare ways to travel from Bradford to London
Compare the available ways to get from Bradford to London, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to London:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to London costing on average $93.
A bus is $369 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bradford to London costing on average $410.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
The journey is about 1h 17m faster (2h 47m by train vs 4h 4m by car) and roughly $21 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($93 vs $113). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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 itās the best combination of price and speed.
NX5616:35 PM 5h15 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 11:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
NX5616:35 PM 5h15 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 11:50 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $24 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
BA13692:55 PM 1h05 Manchester Airport 4:00 PM London Heathrow Airport $385 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
Y148213:41 PM 3h03 Bradford Interchange (BDI) 6:44 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) $37 1 One-way 0 transfers
C020795:37 PM 2h44 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) 8:21 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
C021083:37 PM 2h45 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) 6:22 PM London Kings Cross (KGX) $57 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus5:00 PM 5h25 Bradford, Interchange Station 10:25 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus5:00 PM 5h55 Bradford, Interchange Station 10:55 PM London, Victoria Coach Station $25 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus8:00 AM 5h25 Bradford, Interchange Station 1:25 PM London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant) $31 1 One-way 0 transfers
BA13735:20 PM 1h05 Manchester Airport 6:25 PM London Heathrow Airport $446 1 One-way 0 transfers
BA136712:10 PM 1h15 Manchester Airport 1:25 PM London Heathrow Airport $446 1 One-way 0 transfers
BA13836:05 AM 1h20 Manchester Airport 7:25 AM London Heathrow Airport $446 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to London:
A bus is $52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to London costing on average $93.
A bus is $369 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bradford to London costing on average $410.
Other travel options to London take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 56m.
Bus takes on average 6h 51m.
- Around 19 buses per day.
- Around 14 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 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 British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to London by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to London by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail to go to London by train.
- 7 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 10 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains.
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