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Compare bus and train for Bristol to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the bus 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 CHF 30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF 30, while a train costs an average of CHF 108.
Distance: 165 miles (266 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF 30 Average price Cheapest | CHF 108 Average price | CHF 70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 21m Average total duration 5h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare ways to travel from Bristol to Bradford
Compare the available ways to get from Bristol to Bradford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Bradford:
A bus is CHF 79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Bradford costing on average CHF 108.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
Tickets start at around CHF 30 compared to roughly CHF 70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF 41. The journey takes 5h 51m 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.
- NX100 · NX131
3:00 PM 6h25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 9:25 PM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 CHF 18 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX100 · NX131
3:00 PM 6h25 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 9:25 PM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 CHF 18 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
- G00723+
G892635:33 PM 3h58 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 9:31 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) CHF 93 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
- G00723+
C021125:33 PM 4h56 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 10:29 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) CHF 62 1 One-way 1 transfer - G00730+L89660
6:32 PM 4h16 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 10:48 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) CHF 78 1 One-way 1 transfer - G01064+C32925
9:33 AM 4h04 Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) 1:37 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) CHF 93 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM 7h30 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 7:30 PM Bradford, Interchange Station CHF 20 1 One-way 1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus
7:35 PM 10h50 Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) 6:25 AM Bradford, Interchange Station CHF 30 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA7820 · BA782712:25 PM 7h05 Bristol Airport 7:30 PM Manchester Airport CHF 852 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Bradford:
A bus is CHF 79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bristol to Bradford costing on average CHF 108.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 21m.
- Around 5 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.
- Trains mostly depart from Bristol Temple Meads (BRI) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Bradford, Nelson Street N2.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bradford by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway to go to Bradford by train.
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