How to travel from Liverpool to Bradford

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Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Bradford

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €10.

Distance: 56 miles (91 km)

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€15

Average price

Cheapest

€47

Average price

3h 20m

Average total duration

2h 50m

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30m

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2h 10m

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Fastest

1h 40m

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30m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

0.0 - 0.1kg

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National Express

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Northern Rail (3)

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from Liverpool to Bradford

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

National Express
08:15PM3h45
Liverpool
12:00AMBradford
$161One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

National Express
08:15PM3h45
Liverpool
12:00AMBradford
$161One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

National Express
08:15PM3h45
Liverpool
12:00AMBradford
$161One-way
0 transfers

Other options

National Express
01:40AM4h20
Liverpool
06:00AMBradford
$181One-way
0 transfers
National Express
03:15PM5h15
Liverpool
08:30PMBradford
$221One-way
0 transfers
National Express
06:15PM4h30
Liverpool
10:45PMBradford
$261One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Liverpool 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 Liverpool to Bradford.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Liverpool and Bradford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Liverpool to Bradford is a bus with an average price of $12 (€10).

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

A bus is $0.24 (€0.19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Bradford costing on average $13 (€10).

The fastest way to travel from Liverpool to Bradford is by train with an average journey time of 1h 42m.

Other travel options to Bradford take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 0m.

The distance from Liverpool to Bradford is approximately 56 miles (91 km).
The average frequency per day from Liverpool to Bradford is:
  • Around 21 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liverpool to Bradford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Liverpool, One Bus Station, Canning Place and arrive in Bradford, Nelson Street N2.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liverpool to Bradford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Northern Rail (3), TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express to go to Bradford by train.
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bradford by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Liverpool to Bradford:
  • 13 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Liverpool to Bradford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Stockport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bradford and these popular destinations at a great price.
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