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Outbound fromWatford Junction to Bradford by train
It takes an average of 5h 41m to travel from Watford Junction to Bradford by train, over a distance of around 158 miles (254 km). There are normally 11 trains per day travelling from Watford Junction to Bradford and tickets for this journey start from £71.90 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:36 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:09 | |
| Departure station | Watford Junction | |
| Arrival station | Bradford | |
| Journey time | From 3h 39m | |
| Distance | 158 miles (254 km) | |
| Frequency | 11 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £71.90 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, Grand Central Railway |
Taking the train from Watford Junction to Bradford in 3 hours 39 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Watford Junction to Bradford? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 41 minutes to travel the 158 miles (254 km) from Watford Junction to Bradford by train, although you can get there in as little as 3 hours 39 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 11 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 2 changes along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway or TransPennine Express 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 Watford Junction to Bradford in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £71.90. 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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