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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Bradford 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 4h 23m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, while a train costs an average of $146.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$146 Average price | $41 Average price Cheapest | $86 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 20m Average total duration 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Bradford:
A bus is $109 (€89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Bradford costing on average $146 (€119).
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 37m.
Tickets start at around $37 (€30) compared to roughly $86 (€71) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $50 (€41). The journey takes 6h 7m versus 3h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Bristol to Bradford
How to get from Bristol to Bradford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Bradford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:45 PM6h45Bristol7:30 PMBradford$251One-way0 transfers
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- 12:45 PM6h45Bristol7:30 PMBradford$251One-way0 transfers
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- 12:45 PM6h45Bristol7:30 PMBradford$251One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Bradford:
A bus is $105 (€86) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Bradford costing on average $146 (€119).
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 20m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Bradford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Bradford, Nelson Street N2.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bradford by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Bradford by train.
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