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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 an average ticket price of $23 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 1m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, while a flight costs an average of $146.
Distance: 172 miles (277 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$67 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest | $146 Average price | $90 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 27m Average total duration 3h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 1m Onboard + 2h 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 $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bradford costing on average $67.
A bus is $123 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Bradford costing on average $146.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
The journey is about 31m faster (3h 58m by train vs 4h 29m by car) and roughly $24 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($67 vs $90). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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.
- NX5618:30 PM5h15London, Victoria Coach Station1:45 AMBradford, Nelson Street N2$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX5618:30 PM5h15London, Victoria Coach Station1:45 AMBradford, Nelson Street N2$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- BA13809:40 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport10:35 PMManchester Airport$2131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- C020893:36 PM2h45London Kings Cross (KGX)6:21 PMBradford Forster Square (BDQ)$601One-way0 transfers
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C328977:10 PM2h57London Kings Cross (KGX)10:07 PMBradford Forster Square (BDQ)$601One-way1 transfer - G08155+C329028:09 PM2h58London Kings Cross (KGX)11:07 PMBradford Forster Square (BDQ)$601One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM7h25London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)6:25 AMBradford, Interchange Station$291One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus1:35 PM5h55London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)7:30 PMBradford, Interchange Station$351One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:00 PM6h30London, Victoria Coach Station7:30 PMBradford, Interchange Station$351One-way1 transfer
- BA13726:00 PM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:00 PMManchester Airport$2691One-way0 transfers
- BA13788:30 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:25 PMManchester Airport$2731One-way0 transfers
- BA1400+
BA89061:40 PM5h45London Heathrow Airport7:25 PMManchester Airport$7741One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Bradford:
A bus is $43 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bradford costing on average $67.
A bus is $123 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Bradford costing on average $146.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 27m.
Train takes on average 4h 28m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 10 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 National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Bradford by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains to go to Bradford by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Bradford by flight.
- 8 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
- 2 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
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