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Compare train and bus for Birmingham to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham 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 train which can get you there in 2h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 90 miles (146 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$21 Average price Cheapest | $90 Average price |
4h 30m Average total duration 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Bradford
How to get from Birmingham to Bradford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Bradford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NX13210:00 AM3h50Birmingham, Coach Station1:50 PMBradford, Nelson Street N2$291One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX1316:15 AM3h45Birmingham, Coach Station10:00 AMBradford, Nelson Street N2$241One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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G906499:03 AM2h28Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:31 AMBradford Interchange (BDI)$1411One-way1 transfer
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G926648:03 AM3h04Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:07 AMBradford Forster Square (BDQ)$691One-way1 transfer
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Y256758:03 AM2h45Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:48 AMBradford Interchange (BDI)$1121One-way1 transfer
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Y25877 · Y258128:27 AM2h49Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:16 AMBradford Interchange (BDI)$1411One-way2 transfers
FlixBus7:00 AM4h10Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway11:10 AMBradford, Interchange Station$251One-way0 transfers
NX1314:00 PM4h05Birmingham, Coach Station8:05 PMBradford, Nelson Street N2$241One-way0 transfers
NX13112:30 PM4h00Birmingham, Coach Station4:30 PMBradford, Nelson Street N2$311One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Bradford:
A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bradford costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 35m.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Bradford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Birmingham New Street (BHM) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Coach Station and arrive in Bradford, Nelson Street N2.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Bradford by bus.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country to go to Bradford by train.
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