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Compare train, bus, and flight for London to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a flight costs an average of $68.
Distance: 172 miles (277 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$95 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $208 Average price | $92 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg 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 London to Bradford:
A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bradford costing on average $95 (€76).
A bus is $183 (€146) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Bradford costing on average $208 (€166).
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Bradford
How to get from London to Bradford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Bradford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:05 AM5h15London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:20 PMBradford, Interchange Station$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus5:20 PM5h10London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)10:30 PMBradford, Interchange Station$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BA138010:15 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport11:10 PMManchester Airport$1481One-way0 transfers
Other options
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G926648:10 AM2h57London Kings Cross (KGX)11:07 AMBradford Forster Square (BDQ)$511One-way1 transfer- C40792+Y256409:10 AM2h50London Kings Cross (KGX)12:00 PMBradford Interchange (BDI)$571One-way1 transfer
- Y11767+Y254098:10 AM2h50London Kings Cross (KGX)11:00 AMBradford Interchange (BDI)$571One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus8:30 AM5h50London, Victoria Coach Station2:20 PMBradford, Interchange Station$291One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:30 PM6h00London, Victoria Coach Station10:30 PMBradford, Interchange Station$281One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:35 PM5h55London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)7:30 PMBradford, Interchange Station$321One-way1 transfer
- BA13586:45 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:45 AMManchester Airport$3311One-way0 transfers
- BA13682:40 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport3:45 PMManchester Airport$3701One-way0 transfers
- BA13608:45 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport9:45 AMManchester Airport$3791One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Bradford:
A bus is $70 (€56) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bradford costing on average $95 (€76).
A bus is $183 (€146) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Bradford costing on average $208 (€166).
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 51m.
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Bradford as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bradford, Nelson Street N2.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Bradford by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, London Buses to go to Bradford by bus.
- Travel with Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Grand Central Trains to go to Bradford by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 9 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains.
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