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Compare bus and train for Cardiff to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. 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 $59, while a train costs an average of $122.
Distance: 170 miles (275 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$122 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 20m Average total duration 8h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Bradford:
A bus is $63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Bradford costing on average $122.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 20m.
You'll arrive about 13m sooner (4h 22m by train vs 4h 35m by car). Tickets start at around $122 compared to roughly $77 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Cardiff to Bradford
How to get from Cardiff to Bradford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cardiff to Bradford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:40 AM12h40Cardiff1:20 PMBradford$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:40 AM12h40Cardiff1:20 PMBradford$291One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3:45 AM9h05Cardiff12:50 PMBradford$481One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:10 AM13h20Cardiff6:30 PMBradford$321One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Bradford:
A bus is $86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Bradford costing on average $122.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
- 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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Bradford, Nelson Street N2.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bradford by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales to go to Bradford by train.
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