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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 bus, with an average ticket price of $5 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $5, while a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 8 miles (13 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$7 Average price | $5 Average price Cheapest | $5 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
55m Average total duration Fastest 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Bradford:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Bradford costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 58m.
You'll arrive about 6m sooner (25m by train vs 31m by car). Tickets start at around $7 (€6) compared to roughly $5 (€4) 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 Leeds to Bradford
How to get from Leeds to Bradford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leeds to Bradford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
C3292112:12 PM0h25Leeds station (LDS)12:37 PMBradford Forster Square (BDQ)$31One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
C3292112:12 PM0h25Leeds station (LDS)12:37 PMBradford Forster Square (BDQ)$31One-way0 transfers
Fastest
G8897411:59 AM0h17Leeds station (LDS)12:16 PMBradford Interchange (BDI)$61One-way0 transfers
Other options
C3292312:42 PM0h25Leeds station (LDS)1:07 PMBradford Forster Square (BDQ)$31One-way0 transfers
C329292:12 PM0h25Leeds station (LDS)2:37 PMBradford Forster Square (BDQ)$31One-way0 transfers
L895861:27 PM0h21Leeds station (LDS)1:48 PMBradford Interchange (BDI)$31One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leeds to Bradford:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leeds to Bradford costing on average $7 (€6).
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 58m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leeds and Bradford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leeds station (LDS) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Bradford, Nelson Street N2.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bradford by bus.
- Travel with Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway to go to Bradford by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
- 11 direct trains per day with Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway.
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