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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$79 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $240 Average price | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 53m Average total duration 3h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m 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 $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).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
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.
NX5617:05 AM5h45Bradford, Nelson Street N212:50 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$361One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX46612:20 AM7h00Bradford, Nelson Street N27:20 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
Y25401+
Y117417:08 PM2h44Bradford Interchange (BDI)9:52 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$571One-way1 transfer
Other options
Y117345:37 PM2h45Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)8:22 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$571One-way0 transfers
Y26230+
Y117406:31 PM2h51Bradford Interchange (BDI)9:22 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$531One-way1 transfer
Y25400+
Y117376:08 PM2h45Bradford Interchange (BDI)8:53 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)$571One-way1 transfer
NX5616:20 PM5h00Bradford, Nelson Street N211:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$361One-way0 transfers
NX46511:00 PM6h50Bradford, Nelson Street N25:50 AMLondon, Victoria Coach Station$411One-way0 transfers
NX561 · NX403 · NX0307:05 AM8h20Bradford, Nelson Street N23:25 PMLondon, Earl's Court$681One-way2 transfers
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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).
Other travel options to London take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 23m.
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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