How to travel from Bournemouth to Bradford

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Compare train and bus for Bournemouth to Bradford

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bournemouth to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $39.

Distance: 212 miles (342 km)

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Train

$27

Average price

Cheapest

$93

Average price

8h 22m

Average total duration

7h 52m

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30m

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5h 59m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 29m

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30m

Additional time*

0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

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from Bournemouth to Bradford

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNX035 · NX561
    9:40 AM9h40
    Bournemouth, Coach Station
    7:20 PMBradford, Nelson Street N2
    $471One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX160 · NX134
    10:50 AM12h15
    Bournemouth, Coach Station
    11:05 PMBradford, Nelson Street N2
    $421One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • CrossCountryC74879+Great Western RailwayP30254+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+London North Eastern RailwayC40806
    8:40 AM5h36
    Bournemouth station (BMH)
    2:16 PMBradford Interchange (BDI)
    $3361One-way
    4 transfers

Other options

  • CrossCountryC74879+Great Western RailwayP30254+TubeTube from London Paddington to London Kings Cross+London North Eastern RailwayC40806
    8:40 AM5h42
    Bournemouth station (BMH)
    2:22 PMBradford Forster Square (BDQ)
    $1351One-way
    3 transfers
  • South Western RailwayP60982+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+London North Eastern RailwayC40806
    8:18 AM6h04
    Bournemouth station (BMH)
    2:22 PMBradford Forster Square (BDQ)
    $1411One-way
    2 transfers
  • South Western RailwayP60982+TubeTube from London Waterloo to London Kings Cross+London North Eastern RailwayC40806+Northern RailY25816
    8:18 AM5h58
    Bournemouth station (BMH)
    2:16 PMBradford Interchange (BDI)
    $1591One-way
    3 transfers
  • National ExpressNX035 · NX561
    7:00 AM10h05
    Bournemouth, Coach Station
    5:05 PMBradford, Nelson Street N2
    $511One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX035 · NX561
    3:20 PM8h55
    Bournemouth, Coach Station
    12:15 AMBradford, Nelson Street N2
    $501One-way
    1 transfer
  • National ExpressNX035 · NX466
    7:15 PM10h30
    Bournemouth, Coach Station
    5:45 AMBradford, Nelson Street N2
    $501One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to Bradford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bournemouth and Bradford including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bournemouth to Bradford is a bus with an average price of $25 (€20).

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

A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bournemouth to Bradford costing on average $39 (€32).

The fastest way to travel from Bournemouth to Bradford is by train with an average journey time of 5h 54m.

Other travel options to Bradford take longer:

Bus takes on average 8h 45m.

The distance from Bournemouth to Bradford is approximately 212 miles (342 km).
The average frequency per day from Bournemouth to Bradford is:
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to Bradford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Bournemouth station (BMH) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bournemouth, Coach Station and arrive in Bradford, Nelson Street N2.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bournemouth to Bradford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Cross Country, South Western Railway to go to Bradford by train.
  • Travel with National Express to go to Bradford by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Bournemouth 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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