4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Bradford
Cheapest price
£48
Average price
£83
Fastest journey
2 h 45 m
Average duration
3 h 3 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
146 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Bradford will cost around £83 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £48.
To travel from Birmingham to Bradford you need to make at least one change.
G66987+
C329148:033h04Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:07Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)£481One-way1 change- G66987+L895518:032h45Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:48Bradford Interchange (BDI)£771One-way1 change
- G00847+G891168:013h17Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:18Bradford Interchange (BDI)£971One-way1 change
- G00738+G89457 · G889698:272h49Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:16Bradford Interchange (BDI)£971One-way2 changes
- G66716+G892108:303h19Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:49Bradford Interchange (BDI)£971One-way1 change
- G66987+L895518:032h45Birmingham New Street (BHM)10:48Bradford Interchange (BDI)£771One-way1 change
- G00738+G89457 · G889698:272h49Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:16Bradford Interchange (BDI)£971One-way2 changes
- G66987+C329148:033h04Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:07Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)£481One-way1 change
- G00847+G891168:013h17Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:18Bradford Interchange (BDI)£971One-way1 change
- G66716+G892108:303h19Birmingham New Street (BHM)11:49Bradford Interchange (BDI)£971One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £15.
Distance: 146 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£60 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 54m Average total duration Fastest 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Birmingham to Bradford train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Bradford trains for today, Monday 20 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G00738+G89457 · G88969 | On time 8:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h49 | 11:16 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 2 changes | |
| G66716+G89210 | On time 8:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h19 | 11:49 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
| G00849+G89118 | On time 9:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h17 | 12:18 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
| G66721+G89215 | On time 9:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h26 | 12:56 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
| G00851+G89120 | On time 10:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h17 | 13:18 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
| G01062+L89575 | On time 10:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h45 | 12:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
| G00739+G89468 · G88978 | On time 10:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h49 | 13:16 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 2 changes | |
| G00854+G89219 | On time 10:30 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h20 | 13:50 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 21 July | |||||
| G00847+G89116 | 8:01 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h17 | 11:18 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
| G66987+L89551 | 8:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h45 | 10:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
| G66987+C32914 | 8:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h04 | 11:07 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Bradford
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Trains from Birmingham to Bradford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 146 km distance in 2h 27m.
Distance 146 km |
Average train duration 2h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 27m |
First train 0:26 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country from Birmingham to Bradford trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Cross Country trains will get you between Birmingham and Bradford from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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Trains from Birmingham to Bradford
There are indirect trains from Birmingham to Bradford, requiring a change in Leeds. The first departure from Birmingham New Street is the CrossCountry service around 6:00 a.m. connecting with a Northern rail train at Leeds. This route operates hourly until the final train around 8:00 p.m. Journey times range from two and a half hours to two hours and fifty minutes. Additional routes are possible but require two or more changes.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Birmingham to Bradford?
Departure Station: Birmingham New Street The modern New Street station is located in the city centre. There are bus stops close to the station, on Smallbrook Queensway and Hill Street, with routes around the city. Taxis are available from a rank by the Victoria Square exit on Navigation Street.
Arrival Station: Bradford Interchange Fifteen minutes walk south of the city centre, Bradford Interchange station is adjacent to the bus and coach station, with connections around the city and region and to the airport. There is a taxi rank by the station exit.
FAQs: Birmingham to Bradford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Bradford 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, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Birmingham and Bradford
Most Birmingham to Bradford trains use the Birmingham New Street to Bradford Interchange station pair, with some services arriving at Bradford Forster Square. Use this guide to compare Birmingham and Bradford 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 Birmingham International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Bordesley from Birmingham city centre
Bordesley is 1 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Bordesley train station facilities and services
Bordesley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bordesley.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bordesley: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Bordesley: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bordesley: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: No, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Bradford station do trains from Birmingham arrive at?
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.
Getting to Bradford Forster Square from Bradford city centre
Bradford Forster Square train station facilities and services
Bradford Forster Square has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Bradford Forster Square.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are available at Bradford Forster Square.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Bradford Forster Square.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Bradford Forster Square: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Bradford Forster Square: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Bradford Forster Square: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Scooter Friendly Station - There is level access to all the platforms and ramps are available. Lift available 06:00 - 19:00 Monday to Saturday, 09:00 - 18:00 Sunday, however there is an alternative accessible route without having to use lift, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, 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: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Getting to Frizinghall from Bradford city centre
Frizinghall is 3 km from Bradford city centre. Public transport options include:
Frizinghall train station facilities and services
Frizinghall has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Frizinghall.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frizinghall: Parking.
Bike and car services
Available at Frizinghall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frizinghall: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via the road and a ramp. Step free access from car park to platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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