How to travel from London to Bradford

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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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Flight

$94

Average price

$25

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Cheapest

$205

Average price

4h 21m

Average total duration

3h 51m

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30m

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4h 40m

Average total duration

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4h 2m

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1h 2m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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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

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from London to Bradford

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:05 AM5h15
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    2:20 PMBradford, Interchange Station
    $351One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • National ExpressNX561
    1:30 PM5h50
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    7:20 PMBradford, Nelson Street N2
    $281One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1378
    8:50 PM0h55
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:45 PMManchester Airport
    $3091One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayC40792+Northern RailY25640
    9:10 AM2h50
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    12:00 PMBradford Interchange (BDI)
    $1231One-way
    1 transfer
  • Avanti West CoastW02620+Northern RailG90643
    8:13 AM3h36
    London Euston (EUS)
    11:49 AMBradford Interchange (BDI)
    $1651One-way
    1 transfer
  • London North Eastern RailwayY11767+Northern RailG92664
    8:10 AM2h57
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    11:07 AMBradford Forster Square (BDQ)
    $1861One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM5h50
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    2:20 PMBradford, Interchange Station
    $351One-way
    0 transfers
  • National ExpressNX561
    11:00 AM6h05
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    5:05 PMBradford, Nelson Street N2
    $331One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:20 PM5h10
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    10:30 PMBradford, Interchange Station
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1364
    12:05 PM1h05
    London Heathrow Airport
    1:10 PMManchester Airport
    $3091One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1368
    2:25 PM1h05
    London Heathrow Airport
    3:30 PMManchester Airport
    $3091One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1358
    6:55 AM1h00
    London Heathrow Airport
    7:55 AMManchester Airport
    $3111One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from London 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 London to Bradford.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between London and Bradford including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Bradford is a bus with an average price of $8 (€7).

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).

The fastest way to travel from London to Bradford is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Bradford take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 41m.

Bus takes on average 4h 45m.

The distance from London to Bradford is approximately 172 miles (277 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Bradford is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Bradford:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Bradford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Bradford with the following travel companies:
  • 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.
Omio customers who travel from London to Bradford often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Stockport, Sheffield. 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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