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Compare bus and train for Leicester to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 52m. 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 CHF14, while a train costs an average of CHF42.
Distance: 83 miles (135 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
CHF42 Average price | CHF14 Average price Cheapest | CHF30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Leicester to Bradford:
A bus is CHF46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Bradford costing on average CHF60.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
Tickets start at around CHF60 compared to roughly CHF30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about CHF-29.61. The journey takes 2h 18m versus 2h 4m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Leicester to Bradford
How to get from Leicester to Bradford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Leicester to Bradford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus8:10 AM3h00Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)11:10 AMBradford, Interchange StationCHF101One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:10 AM3h00Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)11:10 AMBradford, Interchange StationCHF101One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus8:10 AM3h00Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)11:10 AMBradford, Interchange StationCHF101One-way0 transfers
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C3172211:25 AM4h35Leicester station (LEI)4:00 PMBradford Interchange (BDI)CHF621One-way2 transfers- XC058800+
C17891+W29782+G8924011:55 AM4h36Leicester station (LEI)4:31 PMBradford Interchange (BDI)CHF841One-way3 transfers - XC056300+C17839+W29776+G892319:40 AM4h51Leicester station (LEI)2:31 PMBradford Interchange (BDI)CHF841One-way3 transfers
- FlixBus4:25 PM3h05Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)7:30 PMBradford, Interchange StationCHF101One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus2:40 AM3h45Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda)6:25 AMBradford, Interchange StationCHF111One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Bradford:
A bus is CHF46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Bradford costing on average CHF60.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 47m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Bradford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) and arrive in Bradford, Interchange Station.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express, First Leicester, Arriva UK to go to Bradford by bus.
- Travel with East Midlands Railway, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains to go to Bradford by train.
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