How to travel from London to Bradford

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Compare train, bus, 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 €12. 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 €12, and a flight costs an average of €60.

Distance: 277 km

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Bus
Flight

€69

Average price

€22

Average price

Cheapest

€178

Average price

4h 28m

Average total duration

3h 58m

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30m

Additional time*

4h 27m

Average total duration

3h 57m

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30m

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4h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 2m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

0.8 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

London North Eastern Railway

Most popular train company

National Express

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British Airways

Most popular airline

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from London to Bradford

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

Our recommendation

bus

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 · FlixBus
    11:00 PM7h25
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    6:25 AMBradford, Interchange Station
    231One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 PM7h25
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    6:25 AMBradford, Interchange Station
    231One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • British AirwaysBA1378
    8:30 PM0h55
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:25 PMManchester Airport
    1281One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • London North Eastern RailwayG08155+Northern RailC32902
    8:09 PM2h58
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    11:07 PMBradford Forster Square (BDQ)
    491One-way
    1 transfer
  • Grand Central TrainsY14840
    8:00 PM2h55
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    10:55 PMBradford Interchange (BDI)
    521One-way
    0 transfers
  • London North Eastern RailwayC02097+Northern RailC32396
    5:37 PM2h51
    London Kings Cross (KGX)
    8:28 PMBradford Forster Square (BDQ)
    591One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:05 AM5h15
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    2:20 PMBradford, Interchange Station
    231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    8:30 AM5h50
    London, Victoria Coach Station
    2:20 PMBradford, Interchange Station
    231One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:35 PM5h55
    London, Finchley Road ("Subway" restaurant)
    7:30 PMBradford, Interchange Station
    261One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA1380
    9:40 PM0h55
    London Heathrow Airport
    10:35 PMManchester Airport
    1281One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1360
    8:45 AM1h00
    London Heathrow Airport
    9:45 AMManchester Airport
    2851One-way
    0 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA1424+LoganairBA4119
    12:20 PM7h00
    London Heathrow Airport
    7:20 PMManchester Airport
    4661One-way
    1 transfer

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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 train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Bradford is a bus with an average price of €22.

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

A bus is €48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Bradford costing on average €69.

A bus is €156 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Bradford costing on average €178.

The fastest way to travel from London to Bradford is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 2m.

Other travel options to Bradford take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 57m.

Train takes on average 3h 58m.

The London to Bradford distance is approximately 277 km.
The average frequency per day from London to Bradford is:
  • Around 12 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Bradford 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 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 National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Bradford by bus.
  • Travel with British Airways to go to Bradford by flight.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains to go to Bradford by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from London to Bradford with the following travel companies:
  • 9 direct buses per day with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus.
  • 6 direct flights per day with British Airways.
  • 2 direct trains per day with London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Trains, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Grand Central Trains.
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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