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Compare bus and train for Northampton to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Northampton to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 51m. 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 €24, while a train costs an average of €80.
Distance: 112 miles (181 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€24 Average price Cheapest | €80 Average price | €40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 54m Average total duration 5h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Bradford:
A bus is €56 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Bradford costing on average €80.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 54m.
Tickets start at around €24 compared to roughly €40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €16. The journey takes 5h 24m versus 2h 42m 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 Northampton to Bradford
How to get from Northampton to Bradford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Northampton to Bradford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX707 · NX56111:25 AM5h00Northampton, Town Centre4:25 PMBradford, Nelson Street N2€431One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX707 · NX56111:25 AM5h00Northampton, Town Centre4:25 PMBradford, Nelson Street N2€431One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- G01057+
W00314+
G89213+C179837:10 AM3h21Northampton station (NMP)10:31 AMBradford Interchange (BDI)€971One-way3 transfers
Other options
- G01068+Y80827 · C17859+L8959511:10 AM3h38Northampton station (NMP)2:48 PMBradford Interchange (BDI)€971One-way3 transfers
- G01061+C17798 · C17762+L895769:10 AM3h38Northampton station (NMP)12:48 PMBradford Interchange (BDI)€971One-way3 transfers
- G01056+C17845+L895426:02 AM3h46Northampton station (NMP)9:48 AMBradford Interchange (BDI)€971One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Northampton to Bradford:
A bus is €86 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Northampton to Bradford costing on average €113.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 9m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Northampton and Bradford as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Northampton station (NMP) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
- Buses mostly depart from Northampton, Town Centre and arrive in Bradford, Interchange Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Bradford by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry to go to Bradford by train.
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