4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Liverpool to Bradford
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€18
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€41
Fastest journey on Sep 18
1 h 53 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
1 h 54 m
Trains on Sep 18
12
Distance
91 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Liverpool to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Liverpool to Bradford will cost around €41 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
It's difficult to get from Liverpool to Bradford without transferring at least once.
G89931 · G892048:02 AM2h48Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:50 AMBradford Interchange (BDI)€181One-way1 transfer- L89513 · G891997:28 AM2h21Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:49 AMBradford Interchange (BDI)€181One-way1 transfer
- G89934 · G891169:00 AM2h18Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)11:18 AMBradford Interchange (BDI)€201One-way1 transfer
- G89926 · G891107:00 AM2h18Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:18 AMBradford Interchange (BDI)€201One-way1 transfer
- G89931 · G891138:02 AM2h16Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:18 AMBradford Interchange (BDI)€311One-way1 transfer
C24895+G889658:23 AM1h53Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:16 AMBradford Interchange (BDI)€671One-way1 transfer- G15866+G891096:24 AM1h54Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)8:18 AMBradford Interchange (BDI)€531One-way1 transfer
- C24892+G891107:24 AM1h54Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:18 AMBradford Interchange (BDI)€531One-way1 transfer
- C24895+G891138:23 AM1h55Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)10:18 AMBradford Interchange (BDI)€531One-way1 transfer
- C24396+G891997:54 AM1h55Liverpool Lime Street (LIV)9:49 AMBradford Interchange (BDI)€531One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Liverpool to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liverpool to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €10 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, while a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 91 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€18 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest | €21 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 33m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 24m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Liverpool to Bradford:
A bus is €8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liverpool to Bradford costing on average €18.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 23m.
Live departures
Liverpool to Bradford train times
The table below shows live departures for Liverpool to Bradford trains for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G89924 · G89194 | On time 6:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h55 | 8:55 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| G15866+G89109 | On time 6:24 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h54 | 8:18 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| W84776+G89194 | On time 6:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h01 | 8:55 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| G89926 · G89110 | On time 7:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h18 | 9:18 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| C24892+G89110 | On time 7:24 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h54 | 9:18 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| L89513 · G89199 | On time 7:28 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h21 | 9:49 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| C24396+G89199 | On time 7:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h55 | 9:49 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| G89931 · G89113 | On time 8:02 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h16 | 10:18 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| C24895+G89113 | On time 8:23 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h55 | 10:18 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| C24895+G88965 | On time 8:23 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h53 | 10:16 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| W84790+G89204 | On time 8:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h56 | 10:50 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| G89934 · G89116 | On time 9:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h18 | 11:18 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| G15861+G89116 | On time 9:24 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h54 | 11:18 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| W84795+G89210 | On time 9:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h55 | 11:49 AM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| G89939 · G89118 | On time 10:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h18 | 12:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| G89939 · G89215 | On time 10:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h56 | 12:56 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| G15862+G88974 | On time 10:24 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h52 | 12:16 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| G15862+G89118 | On time 10:24 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h54 | 12:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| W84800+G89215 | On time 10:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h02 | 12:56 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| G89942 · G89120 | On time 11:00 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h18 | 1:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| C24904+G89120 | On time 11:24 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h54 | 1:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| C24904+G88978 | On time 11:24 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h52 | 1:16 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| W84807+G89219 | On time 11:54 AM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h56 | 1:50 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| G89946 · G89223 | On time 12:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h49 | 2:49 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| G89946 · G89122 | On time 12:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h18 | 2:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| C24909+G89122 | On time 12:24 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h54 | 2:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| C24909+G88984 | On time 12:24 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h52 | 2:16 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| W84813+G89223 | On time 12:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h55 | 2:49 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| G89949 · G89124 | On time 1:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h18 | 3:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| G89949 · G89227 | On time 1:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h50 | 3:50 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| G15955+G88990 | 1:24 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h52 | 3:16 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| G15955+G89124 | 1:24 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h54 | 3:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| W84818+G89227 | On time 1:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h56 | 3:50 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| G89954 · G89127 | On time 2:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h17 | 4:17 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| G89954 · G89232 | On time 2:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h56 | 4:56 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| G15953+G88995 | 2:24 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h51 | 4:15 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| G15953+G89127 | 2:24 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h53 | 4:17 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| W84825+G89232 | On time 2:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h02 | 4:56 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| G89956 · G89130 | On time 3:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h19 | 5:19 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| G89956 · G89237 | On time 3:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h54 | 5:54 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| G15950+G89001 | 3:24 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h52 | 5:16 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| G15950+G89130 | On time 3:24 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 1h55 | 5:19 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| W84830+G89237 | On time 3:54 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h00 | 5:54 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
| G89960 · G89133 | On time 4:00 PM Liverpool Lime Street (LIV) | 2h18 | 6:18 PM Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Liverpool to Bradford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Liverpool to Bradford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 3m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €10 but you can travel from only €8 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:36. The fastest train covers the 91 km distance in 1h 54m.
Distance 91 km |
Average train duration 2h 3m |
Cheapest ticket price €10 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 1h 54m |
First train 12:26 AM |
Last train 11:36 PM |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 1 day |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express from Liverpool to Bradford trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Liverpool and Bradford from €8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Liverpool to Bradford
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Liverpool to Bradford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bradford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Liverpool to Bradford
Most Liverpool to Bradford trains use the Liverpool Lime Street to Bradford Interchange station pair, with some services arriving at Bradford Forster Square. Use this guide to compare Liverpool and Bradford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Liverpool Lime Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool Lime Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool Lime Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, Upper Crust, Starbucks, JD Wetherspoon
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are located near Platform 7.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:38, Sun: 07:15 - 23:05. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the Excess Baggage Co. lockers and staffed luggage storage counter are located in the main concourse near the escalators across from Platform 6. Open daily 08:00 to 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool Lime Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool Lime Street: Full wheelchair access throughout the station, with help points at the Skelhorne Street entrance and at customer information desk in the main concourse.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Pembroke Studios, Riley’s Rooms, Holiday Inn Liverpool City Center.
Getting to Liverpool James Street from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool James Street is 1 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool James Street train station facilities and services
Liverpool James Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool James Street.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool James Street. ATMs are available at Liverpool James Street.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool James Street. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool James Street: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool James Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool James Street: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform”The Ticket Office is step free via James Street only and platforms can be accessed via lifts, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Liverpool South Parkway from Liverpool city centre
Liverpool South Parkway is 8 km from Liverpool city centre. Public transport options include:
Liverpool South Parkway train station facilities and services
Liverpool South Parkway has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Liverpool South Parkway.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Liverpool South Parkway. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0151 555 1111, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Liverpool South Parkway: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Liverpool South Parkway: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A: “This station has step free access to all platforms / the platform” Platforms are accessible via lifts, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Which Bradford station do trains from Liverpool arrive at?
Getting to Bradford Interchange from Bradford city centre
Bradford Interchange train station facilities and services
Bradford Interchange has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bradford Interchange.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Bradford Interchange.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bradford Interchange.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bradford Interchange: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bradford Interchange: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bradford Interchange: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - There is level access to all the platforms and a wheelchair is available if pre-booked via 0800 138 5560, or by asking for help at the Station Supervisors office next to platform 1. There are also escalators and lifts available from the bus station below up to the rail station. Please note that escalators and lifts are not operated by Northern or Network Rail, Accessible public telephones: in the interchange, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Bradford Forster Square from Bradford city centre
Bradford Forster Square train station facilities and services
Bradford Forster Square has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bradford Forster Square.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Bradford Forster Square.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bradford Forster Square.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bradford Forster Square: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bradford Forster Square: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bradford Forster Square: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Scooter Friendly Station - There is level access to all the platforms and ramps are available. Lift available 06:00 - 19:00 Monday to Saturday, 09:00 - 18:00 Sunday, however there is an alternative accessible route without having to use lift, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Frizinghall from Bradford city centre
Frizinghall is 3 km from Bradford city centre. Public transport options include:
Frizinghall train station facilities and services
Frizinghall has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Frizinghall.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frizinghall: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Frizinghall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frizinghall: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via the road and a ramp. Step free access from car park to platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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