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Compare train and bus for Leicester to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €7, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 135 km
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€43 Average price | €15 Average price Cheapest |
2h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Leicester to Bradford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Bradford:
A bus is €11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Bradford costing on average €17.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Leicester and Bradford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
- Buses mostly depart from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) and arrive in Bradford, Interchange Station.
- Travel with East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, LNER, east_midlands_trains to go to Bradford by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Bradford by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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