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Outbound fromBirmingham to Bradford by train
It takes an average of 4h 1m to travel from Birmingham to Bradford by train, over a distance of around 91 miles (146 km). There are normally 68 trains per day travelling from Birmingham to Bradford and tickets for this journey start from £18.70 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:03 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:22 | |
| Departure station | Birmingham | |
| Arrival station | Bradford | |
| Journey time | From 2h 27m | |
| Distance | 91 miles (146 km) | |
| Frequency | 68 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £18.70 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Taking the train from Birmingham to Bradford in 2 hours 27 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Birmingham to Bradford? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 1 minute to travel the 91 miles (146 km) from Birmingham to Bradford by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 27 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 68 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or East Midlands Railway to Bradford. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Birmingham to Bradford in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £18.70. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Bradford by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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Cheap train tickets from Birmingham to Bradford
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Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Birmingham to Bradford is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
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