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Compare bus and train for Coventry to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Coventry to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, while a train costs an average of €93.
Distance: 96 miles (155 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€32 Average price Cheapest | €93 Average price | €37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Coventry to Bradford
Compare the available ways to get from Coventry to Bradford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Bradford:
A bus is €62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Bradford costing on average €93.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 13m.
Tickets start at around €32 compared to roughly €37 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €6. The journey takes 5h 43m versus 2h 23m 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 Coventry to Bradford
How to get from Coventry to Bradford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Coventry to Bradford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:05 PM 7h25 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station 7:30 PM Bradford, Interchange Station €20 1 One-way 1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus12:05 PM 7h25 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station 7:30 PM Bradford, Interchange Station €20 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
G00861 · G01069+
G8923512:30 PM 3h01 Coventry station (COV) 3:31 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) €55 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
G00706+
C02129+
C1793112:45 PM 3h36 Coventry station (COV) 4:21 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) €55 1 One-way 2 transfers
G00875 · G01075+
G892442:30 PM 3h01 Coventry station (COV) 5:31 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) €109 1 One-way 2 transfers
G00866 · G01073+
L896051:30 PM 3h18 Coventry station (COV) 4:48 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) €109 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus2:35 AM 8h35 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station 11:10 AM Bradford, Interchange Station €20 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:10 PM 9h20 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station 10:30 PM Bradford, Interchange Station €20 1 One-way 1 transfer
NX777 · NX1313:55 PM 5h30 Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station 9:25 PM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 €22 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA8999 · BA898611:55 AM 6h30 Birmingham International Airport 6:25 PM Leeds Bradford International Airport €273 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Coventry to Bradford:
A bus is €62 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Coventry to Bradford costing on average €93.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 13m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Coventry and Bradford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Coventry station (COV) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
- Buses mostly depart from Coventry, Pool Meadow Bus Station and arrive in Bradford, Nelson Street N2.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway to go to Bradford by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bradford by bus.
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