The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bradford Interchange (BDI)
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£48
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£84
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
2 h 27 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
2 h 28 m
Trains on 18 Sept
12
Distance
146 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bradford Interchange (BDI) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bradford Interchange (BDI) will cost around £84 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
To travel from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bradford Interchange (BDI) you need to make at least one change.
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L8960514:032h45Birmingham New Street (BHM)16:48Bradford Interchange (BDI)£481One-way1 change
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L895427:032h45Birmingham New Street (BHM)9:48Bradford Interchange (BDI)£511One-way1 change
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G892026:032h29Birmingham New Street (BHM)8:32Bradford Interchange (BDI)£651One-way1 change
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L895518:032h45Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:48Bradford Interchange (BDI)£771One-way1 change
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L8957510:032h45Birmingham New Street (BHM)12:48Bradford Interchange (BDI)£951One-way1 change
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G8925317:032h27Birmingham New Street (BHM)19:30Bradford Interchange (BDI)£951One-way1 change
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G8922511:032h28Birmingham New Street (BHM)13:31Bradford Interchange (BDI)£951One-way1 change
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G892179:032h28Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:31Bradford Interchange (BDI)£971One-way1 change
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G8923513:032h28Birmingham New Street (BHM)15:31Bradford Interchange (BDI)£951One-way1 change
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G8924415:032h28Birmingham New Street (BHM)17:31Bradford Interchange (BDI)£951One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bradford Interchange (BDI)
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bradford Interchange (BDI) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 50m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, while a train costs an average of £42.
Distance: 146 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£42 Average Price | £12 Average Price Cheapest | £40 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration 3h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bradford Interchange (BDI):
A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bradford Interchange (BDI) costing on average £42.
Other travel options to Bradford Interchange (BDI) take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 39m.
You'll arrive about 2m sooner (2h 20m by train vs 2h 22m by car). Tickets start at around £42 compared to roughly £40 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bradford Interchange (BDI) train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bradford Interchange (BDI) trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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G66982+ G89202 | On time 6:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h29 | 8:32 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G01055+ L89542 | On time 7:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h45 | 9:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G00781+ G89204 | On time 7:26 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h24 | 10:50 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G66987+ L89551 | On time 8:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h45 | 10:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G01060+ G89217 | On time 9:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h28 | 11:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G01062+ L89575 | On time 10:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h45 | 12:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G01064+ G89225 | On time 11:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h28 | 13:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G01067+ L89594 | On time 12:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h45 | 14:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G66735+ G89227 | On time 12:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h20 | 15:50 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G00861+ G89127 | On time 13:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h16 | 16:17 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G01069+ G89235 | On time 13:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h28 | 15:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G01073+ L89605 | On time 14:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h45 | 16:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G01075+ G89244 | On time 15:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h28 | 17:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G01080+ L89614 | On time 16:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h45 | 18:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G01082+ G89253 | On time 17:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h27 | 19:30 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G01083+ L89630 | On time 18:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h45 | 20:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G00723+ G89263 | On time 19:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h28 | 21:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G00730+ L89660 | On time 20:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h45 | 22:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G00912+ G89146 | On time 21:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h21 | 0:22 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bradford Interchange (BDI)
Trains from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bradford Interchange (BDI) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £25 but you can travel from only £10 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 20:03. The fastest train covers the 146 km distance in 2h 29m.
Distance 146 km |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £25 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 2h 29m |
First train 5:03 |
Last train 20:03 |
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Train companies: CrossCountry, Northern Rail, Cross Country from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bradford Interchange (BDI) trainsCrossCountry, Northern Rail, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Bradford Interchange (BDI) from £10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bradford Interchange (BDI) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bradford Interchange (BDI) by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bradford Interchange (BDI), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Bradford Interchange (BDI)
Most Birmingham New Street (BHM) to Bradford Interchange (BDI) trains use the Birmingham New Street to Bradford Interchange station pair. Use this guide to compare Birmingham New Street (BHM) and Bradford Interchange (BDI) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Bradford Interchange from Bradford city centre
Bradford Interchange train station facilities and services
Bradford Interchange has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bradford Interchange.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Bradford Interchange.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bradford Interchange.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bradford Interchange: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bradford Interchange: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bradford Interchange: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - There is level access to all the platforms and a wheelchair is available if pre-booked via 0800 138 5560, or by asking for help at the Station Supervisors office next to platform 1. There are also escalators and lifts available from the bus station below up to the rail station. Please note that escalators and lifts are not operated by Northern or Network Rail, Accessible public telephones: in the interchange, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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