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How to travel from Leeds to Bradford

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First Bradford
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Compare train and bus for Leeds to Bradford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leeds to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €2, and a bus costs an average of €2.

Distance: 8 miles (13 km)

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€3

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€4

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53m

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23m

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1h 7m

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37m

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Northern Rail (3)

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from Leeds to Bradford

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

Our recommendation

train

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

Northern Rail (3)Y25540
08:42AM0h25
Leeds station (LDS)
09:07AMBradford Forster Square (BDQ)
$41One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Northern Rail (3)Y25540
08:42AM0h25
Leeds station (LDS)
09:07AMBradford Forster Square (BDQ)
$41One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Northern Rail (3)Y25408
08:42AM0h18
Leeds station (LDS)
09:00AMBradford Interchange (BDI)
$91One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Northern Rail (3)G92629
08:12AM0h23
Leeds station (LDS)
08:35AMBradford Forster Square (BDQ)
$51One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)G92294
08:27AM0h21
Leeds station (LDS)
08:48AMBradford Interchange (BDI)
$61One-way
0 transfers
Northern Rail (3)Y25832
08:13AM0h19
Leeds station (LDS)
08:32AMBradford Interchange (BDI)
$91One-way
0 transfers
National ExpressNX465
05:50AM0h25
Leeds, Coach Station
06:15AMBradford, Nelson Street N2
$51One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:55AM0h30
Leeds, Coach Station
06:25AMBradford, Interchange Station
$101One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Leeds 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 Leeds to Bradford.

FAQs

There are 2 ways to get from Leeds to Bradford: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel between Leeds and Bradford is a train with an average price of $2 (€2).

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

A train is $2 (€2) less than a bus for this journey with tickets for a bus from Leeds to Bradford costing on average $4 (€3).

The quickest way to travel from Leeds to Bradford is by train, which takes on average 17 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 30 min of travel time.

The distance from Leeds to Bradford is approximately 8 miles (13 km).

The average frequency per day from Leeds to Bradford is:

  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • 8 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leeds to Bradford:

  • Buses from Leeds to Bradford most often leave from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Bradford, Interchange Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Leeds and arrive in Bradford Interchange.

The following travel companies offer services from Leeds to Bradford:

  • Megabus, National Express or First Bradford can take you to Bradford by bus. If searching for a good deal on buses, you can find tickets for National Express from Leeds to Bradford for $4 (€4).
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3) or LNER for trains to Bradford. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Northern Rail (3) Leeds to Bradford tickets on Omio for $2 (€2).

Yes, there are direct services available from Leeds to Bradford with the following travel companies:

  • Direct bus available with First Bradford 14 direct buses per day.
  • Direct trains with Northern Rail (3) with 7 direct trains per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bradford as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Bradford from Leeds.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Leeds to Bradford often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like London, Manchester, Birmingham or Stockport. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Leeds and Bradford itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Bradford and any of these top destinations today!

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