How to travel from Wakefield to Bradford

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Compare train and bus for Wakefield to Bradford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Wakefield to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 42m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $5, and a bus costs an average of $13.

Distance: 13 miles (21 km)

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$8

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$13

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$6

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1h 12m

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42m

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30m

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1h 25m

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55m

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35m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Wakefield to Bradford is a train with an average price of $8 (€7).

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

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wakefield to Bradford costing on average $13 (€11).

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

Other travel options to Bradford take longer:

Bus takes on average 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Wakefield and Bradford including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Wakefield to Bradford among Omio's users.

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from Wakefield to Bradford

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

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

  • National Express
    5:20 AM0h55
    Wakefield
    6:15 AMBradford
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National Express
    5:20 AM0h55
    Wakefield
    6:15 AMBradford
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    5:20 AM0h55
    Wakefield
    6:15 AMBradford
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Wakefield 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 Wakefield to Bradford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Wakefield and Bradford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Wakefield to Bradford is a train with an average price of $8 (€7).

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

A train is $5 (€4) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Wakefield to Bradford costing on average $13 (€11).

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

Other travel options to Bradford take longer:

Bus takes on average 55m.

The distance from Wakefield to Bradford is approximately 13 miles (21 km).
The average frequency per day from Wakefield to Bradford is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 1 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Wakefield 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 Wakefield to Bradford:
  • Buses mostly depart from Wakefield, Cathedral Retail Pk and arrive in Bradford, Nelson Street N2.
  • Trains mostly depart from Wakefield Westgate (WKF) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Wakefield to Bradford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Arriva UK, Yorkshire Travel Group to go to Bradford by bus.
  • Travel with Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, Grand Central Trains, Northern Trains Limited to go to Bradford by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Wakefield to Bradford with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with National Express, Arriva UK.
  • 1 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains.
Omio customers who travel from Wakefield 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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