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Compare bus and train for Middlesbrough to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Middlesbrough to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 13m. 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 €16, while a train costs an average of €51.
Distance: 57 miles (93 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€16 Average price Cheapest | €51 Average price | €21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Middlesbrough to Bradford
Compare the available ways to get from Middlesbrough to Bradford, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to Bradford:
A bus is €36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Bradford costing on average €51.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
Tickets start at around €16 compared to roughly €21 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €6. The journey takes 2h 20m versus 1h 32m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Middlesbrough to Bradford
How to get from Middlesbrough to Bradford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Middlesbrough to Bradford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX172
6:15 AM 1h40 Middlesbrough, Bus Station 7:55 AM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NX172
6:15 AM 1h40 Middlesbrough, Bus Station 7:55 AM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
- NX172
6:15 AM 1h40 Middlesbrough, Bus Station 7:55 AM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 €13 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
W29873+
C32284 · C32490 · C323349:25 AM 2h28 Middlesbrough station (MBR) 11:53 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) €58 1 One-way 3 transfers- C32284+W29873+C32919
9:25 AM 2h42 Middlesbrough station (MBR) 12:07 PM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) €58 1 One-way 2 transfers - W29868+C32429 · C32328 · C32283
8:25 AM 2h28 Middlesbrough station (MBR) 10:53 AM Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) €65 1 One-way 3 transfers
- NX172
9:45 AM 1h55 Middlesbrough, Bus Station 11:40 AM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 €13 1 One-way 0 transfers - NX172
12:45 AM 2h05 Middlesbrough, Bus Station 2:50 AM Bradford, Nelson Street N2 €16 1 One-way 0 transfers 
FlixBus · FlixBus3:05 PM 4h25 Middlesbrough, Bus Station 7:30 PM Bradford, Interchange Station €22 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Middlesbrough to Bradford:
A bus is €36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Middlesbrough to Bradford costing on average €51.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Middlesbrough and Bradford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Middlesbrough station (MBR) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
- Buses mostly depart from Middlesbrough, Bus Station and arrive in Bradford, Nelson Street N2.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bradford by bus.
- Travel with Transpennine Express, CrossCountry to go to Bradford by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with National Express.
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