First train | 05:30 | |
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Last train | 23:53 | |
Departure station | Bradford | |
Arrival station | Heathrow Airport | |
Journey time | From 3h 46m | |
Distance | 170 miles (273 km) | |
Frequency | 70 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Price | From £48.30 | |
Train operators | CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, Heathrow Express, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
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The train from Bradford to Heathrow Airport usually takes 5 hours 8 minutes on average to travel 170 miles (273 km), although the quickest services can take as little as 3 hours 46 minutes. You can expect to find 70 trains per day running on this popular route. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Heathrow Airport, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. During your journey, you're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink, as these are the main train operators on this route.
You can save money on train tickets from Bradford to Heathrow Airport if you book in advance, as tickets usually start from £48.30. You can also travel Off-Peak – tickets are usually cheaper during quieter times on weekdays and weekends – or get a Railcard and save up to 1/3 on eligible journeys for a whole year. Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to compare ticket prices and get the cheapest fares.
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