How to travel from Bradford to London

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bradford to London

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a flight costs an average of $89.

Distance: 172 miles (277 km)

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Flight

$78

Average price

$28

Average price

Cheapest

$236

Average price

3h 53m

Average total duration

3h 23m

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30m

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5h 41m

Average total duration

5h 11m

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4h 2m

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1h 2m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

Grand Central Trains

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National Express

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British Airways

Most popular airline

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from Bradford to London

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • National ExpressNX561
    7:05 AM5h15
    Bradford, Nelson Street N2
    12:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX561
    6:20 PM5h00
    Bradford, Nelson Street N2
    11:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $221One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1373
    8:10 PM1h00
    Manchester Airport
    9:10 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $3071One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Grand Central TrainsC07095
    8:57 AM2h41
    Bradford Interchange (BDI)
    11:38 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
    $1081One-way
    0 transfers
  • Northern RailY25390+London North Eastern RailwayY11693
    8:08 AM2h45
    Bradford Interchange (BDI)
    10:53 AMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
    $991One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayY11701
    9:37 AM2h45
    Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)
    12:22 PMLondon Kings Cross (KGX)
    $1111One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX561
    12:50 PM5h30
    Bradford, Nelson Street N2
    6:20 PMLondon, Victoria Coach Station
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:00 AM5h25
    Bradford, Interchange Station
    1:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    $511One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:00 PM5h25
    Bradford, Interchange Station
    10:25 PMLondon, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    $371One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1369
    4:55 PM1h05
    Manchester Airport
    6:00 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $2491One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1361
    10:35 AM1h10
    Manchester Airport
    11:45 AMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $3141One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1363
    12:15 PM1h10
    Manchester Airport
    1:25 PMLondon Heathrow Airport
    $3071One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bradford to London

Travel to London 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 Bradford to London.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Bradford and London including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bradford to London is a bus with an average price of $13 (€11).

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

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to London costing on average $21 (€17).

A bus is $76 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bradford to London costing on average $89 (€73).

The fastest way to travel from Bradford to London is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to London take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 28m.

Bus takes on average 5h 0m.

The distance from Bradford to London is approximately 172 miles (277 km).
The average frequency per day from Bradford to London is:
  • Around 11 buses per day.
  • Around 10 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and London as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bradford to London:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in London Heathrow Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in London Kings Cross (KGX).
  • Buses mostly depart from Bradford, Interchange Station and arrive in London, Victoria Coach Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bradford to London, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to London by bus.
  • Travel with Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, First Hull Trains, Grand Central Trains to go to London by train.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to London by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Bradford to London with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains.
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
Omio customers who travel from Bradford to London often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Edinburgh, Amsterdam, Manchester, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between London and these popular destinations at a great price.
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