How to travel from Cardiff to Bradford

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Compare train and bus for Cardiff to Bradford

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 36m. 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 €18, and a train costs an average of €47.

Distance: 170 miles (275 km)

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€28

Average price

Cheapest

€71

Average price

7h 57m

Average total duration

7h 27m

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30m

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5h 6m

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Fastest

4h 36m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

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from Cardiff to Bradford

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBus
05:10AM13h20
Cardiff
06:30PMBradford
$471One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
05:10AM13h20
Cardiff
06:30PMBradford
$471One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
05:10AM13h20
Cardiff
06:30PMBradford
$471One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Cardiff to Bradford

Travel to Bradford 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 Cardiff to Bradford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Cardiff and Bradford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Cardiff to Bradford is a bus with an average price of $22 (€18).

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

A bus is $37 (€30) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Bradford costing on average $59 (€47).

The fastest way to travel from Cardiff to Bradford is by train with an average journey time of 4h 56m.

Other travel options to Bradford take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 15m.

The distance from Cardiff to Bradford is approximately 170 miles (275 km).
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Bradford is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Cardiff to Bradford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Bradford, Nelson Street N2.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cardiff to Bradford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Bradford by bus.
  • Travel with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Bradford by train.
Omio customers who travel from Cardiff to Bradford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Stockport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bradford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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