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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from London 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 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 $8, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 172 miles (277 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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$94 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $205 Average price |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 1h 2m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from London to Bradford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Bradford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus9:05 AM5h15London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)2:20 PMBradford, Interchange Station$351One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
NX5611:30 PM5h50London, Victoria Coach Station7:20 PMBradford, Nelson Street N2$281One-way0 transfers
Fastest
BA13788:50 PM0h55London Heathrow Airport9:45 PMManchester Airport$3091One-way0 transfers
Other options
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Y256409:10 AM2h50London Kings Cross (KGX)12:00 PMBradford Interchange (BDI)$1231One-way1 transfer
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G906438:13 AM3h36London Euston (EUS)11:49 AMBradford Interchange (BDI)$1651One-way1 transfer
Y11767+
G926648:10 AM2h57London Kings Cross (KGX)11:07 AMBradford Forster Square (BDQ)$1861One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:30 AM5h50London, Victoria Coach Station2:20 PMBradford, Interchange Station$351One-way0 transfers
NX56111:00 AM6h05London, Victoria Coach Station5:05 PMBradford, Nelson Street N2$331One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:20 PM5h10London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)10:30 PMBradford, Interchange Station$391One-way0 transfers
BA136412:05 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport1:10 PMManchester Airport$3091One-way0 transfers
BA13682:25 PM1h05London Heathrow Airport3:30 PMManchester Airport$3091One-way0 transfers
BA13586:55 AM1h00London Heathrow Airport7:55 AMManchester Airport$3111One-way0 transfers
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FAQs: Travel from London to Bradford
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Bradford:
A bus is $16 (€13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bradford costing on average $24 (€19).
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Bradford costing on average $67 (€54).
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 41m.
Bus takes on average 4h 45m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 9 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Bradford as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from London Kings Cross (KGX) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Bradford, Nelson Street N2.
- Travel with Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Grand Central Trains to go to Bradford by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Bradford by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, London Buses to go to Bradford by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains.
- 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
- 9 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
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