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National Science and Media Museum
National museum for film, television and photography, with major galleries and cinema screens. Ideal for interactive displays and visual culture.
Cheapest price on 04 Sept
£31
Average ticket price on 04 Sept
£77
Fastest journey on 04 Sept
2 h 27 m
Average journey duration on 04 Sept
2 h 28 m
Trains on 04 Sept
30
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 £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £31.
To travel from Birmingham to Bradford you need to make at least one change.
G66987+
C32914
G01080+
C32947
G01082+
C32949
G00698+
G89474+
C02121
G01062+
L89575
G01082+
G89253
G01074+
G89244
G01060+
G89217
G01064+
G89225
G01069+
G89235Omio 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 an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a train costs an average of £38.
Distance: 146 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£38 Average Price | £13 Average Price Cheapest | £41 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 55m Average total duration Fastest 2h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration 4h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Bradford:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Birmingham to Bradford costing on average £38.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Coach takes on average 4h 6m.
Tickets start at around £38 compared to roughly £41 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £3. The journey takes 2h 25m versus 2h 22m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Bradford trains for today, Thursday 3 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G01082+ G89253 | On time 17:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h27 | 19:30 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G01082+ C32949 | On time 17:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h33 | 19:36 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
G00718+ G89516 · G89015 | On time 17:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h48 | 20:16 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 2 changes | |
G00718+ G89516+ C02098 | On time 17:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h56 | 20:24 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 2 changes | |
G01083+ L89630 | On time 18:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h45 | 20:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G66987+ C32429 · C32328 | 8:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h50 | 10:53 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 2 changes | |
G66987+ C32914 | 8:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h04 | 11:07 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
G66987+ L89551 | 8:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h45 | 10:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G00738+ G89457 · G88969 | 8:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h49 | 11:16 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 2 changes | |
G01060+ G89217 | 9:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h28 | 11:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G00684+ G89462+ C02135+ C21649 | 9:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h12 | 12:21 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 3 changes | |
G00684+ G89462 · G88974+ C21649 | 9:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 3h07 | 12:16 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 3 changes | |
G01062+ L89575 | 10:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h45 | 12:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G00739+ G89468 · G88978 | 10:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h49 | 13:16 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 2 changes | |
G01064+ G89225 | 11:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h28 | 13:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G00698+ G89474 · G88984 | 11:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h49 | 14:16 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 2 changes | |
G00698+ C02121+ G89474 | 11:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h55 | 14:22 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 2 changes | |
G01067+ L89594 | 12:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h45 | 14:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G00701+ G89480 · G88990 | 12:25 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h51 | 15:16 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 2 changes | |
G01069+ G89235 | 13:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h28 | 15:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G01069+ C32933 | 13:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h34 | 15:37 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
G00706+ C02129+ G89487 | 13:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h53 | 16:21 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 2 changes | |
G00706+ G89487 · G88995 | 13:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h47 | 16:15 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 2 changes | |
G01073+ L89605 | 14:03 Birmingham New Street (BHM) | 2h45 | 16:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Birmingham to Bradford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 146 km distance in 2h 28m.
Distance 146 km |
Average train duration 2h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 28m |
First train 0:26 |
Last train 23:54 |
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Discover the best of Bradford — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Bradford trip today.
National museum for film, television and photography, with major galleries and cinema screens. Ideal for interactive displays and visual culture.
Arts centre and gallery in Saltaire showing works by David Hockney and changing exhibitions. Worth visiting for both the art and the riverside setting.
Compact city-centre gallery with changing exhibitions of contemporary art and community projects. A useful stop for Bradford’s current creative scene.
Planned Victorian village of stone terraces, mill buildings and riverside paths. Excellent for architecture, walking and a feel for Bradford’s industrial heritage.
Historic quarter of grand nineteenth-century warehouses and cobbled streets. Best explored on foot for architecture, details and quieter city-centre views.
Central public square beside City Hall and the museum, used for events and framed by key civic buildings. A practical starting point for sightseeing.
A long-standing Bradford takeaway staple: curried lamb or chicken served with chips. It reflects the city’s South Asian heritage and late-night food culture.
Slow-cooked meat curry, often lamb or chicken, served with roti or naan. Bradford is famous for Kashmiri and Pakistani styles shaped by its communities.
Minced lamb or chicken grilled on skewers in tandoori spices. A classic at Bradford curry houses and a favourite for its smoky flavour.
Stylish restaurant in Saltaire serving polished British cooking with seasonal ingredients in a smart yet relaxed dining room.
Long-established local favourite for Punjabi and Kashmiri curries, kebabs and tandoori dishes in a relaxed, no-frills setting.
Popular Bradford curry house known for Kashmiri-influenced dishes, grilled meats and a busy, welcoming atmosphere near the city centre.
Bradford is cheaper than many UK city breaks, with lower hotel, dining and local transport costs than London, Manchester or Edinburgh.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common for good service if not already added. Round up taxi fares. Cafés usually do not expect tips, but small change is appreciated.
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Bradford Interchange -> Bradford City Centre
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.
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.
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.

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.
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 options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
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 storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
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.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
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.
Birmingham Snow Hill has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham Snow Hill.
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham Snow Hill. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 0248998, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Parking, WC.
Available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham Snow Hill: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are not available, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: A Ticket Vending Machine is available on the station concourse, by the Ticket Office, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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 options are available at Bradford Interchange.
ATMs are available at Bradford Interchange.
Ticket office support is available at Bradford Interchange.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bradford Interchange: Parking, WC.
Available at Bradford Interchange: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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.
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 options are available at Bradford Forster Square.
ATMs are available at Bradford Forster Square.
Ticket office support is available at Bradford Forster Square.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bradford Forster Square: Parking, WC.
Available at Bradford Forster Square: Bike Parking.
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.
Frizinghall is 3 km from Bradford city centre. Public transport options include:
Frizinghall has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Frizinghall.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frizinghall: Parking.
Available at Frizinghall: Bike Parking.
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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