Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train with CrossCountry

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

Showing times and prices for 29 Jul

Cheapest price

£53

Average price

£95

Fastest journey

2 h 27 m

Average duration

2 h 32 m

Trains per day

29

Distance

146 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) will cost around £95 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £53.

Fast trains

To travel from Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) you need to make at least one change.

  • CrossCountryG01148+Northern RailL89567
    11:312h33
    Bradford Interchange (BDI)
    14:04Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    £531One-way
    1 change
  • CrossCountryG01135+Northern RailL89531
    6:312h36
    Bradford Interchange (BDI)
    9:07Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    £531One-way
    1 change
  • CrossCountryG01184+Northern RailL89553+London North Eastern RailwayC02147
    10:312h57
    Bradford Interchange (BDI)
    13:28Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    £531One-way
    2 changes
  • Northern RailL89589+CrossCountryG01153
    13:312h33
    Bradford Interchange (BDI)
    16:04Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    £861One-way
    1 change
  • CrossCountryG66598+Northern RailG89253+Transpennine ExpressG16022
    19:343h20
    Bradford Interchange (BDI)
    22:54Birmingham New Street (BHM)
    £861One-way
    2 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £29.

Distance: 146 km

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£66

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£15

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2h 36m

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Additional time*

4h 4m

Average total duration

3h 34m

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Live departures

Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train times

The table below shows live departures for Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains for today, Tuesday 28 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Northern RailL89589+CrossCountryG0115313:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
2h33
16:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 change
Northern RailL89589+London North Eastern RailwayC02120+CrossCountryG01186
On time
13:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
2h57
16:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2 changes
Northern RailG89225+Transpennine ExpressC03172+CrossCountryW29895
On time
13:34 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
2h59
16:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2 changes
Northern RailL89597+CrossCountryG01154
On time
14:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
2h35
17:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1 change
Northern RailL89597+London North Eastern RailwayC02026+CrossCountryW29937
On time
14:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
2h56
17:27 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2 changes
Northern RailG89230+Transpennine ExpressC24605+CrossCountryG01159
On time
14:34 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
2h59
17:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2 changes
Northern RailL89607+CrossCountryW29909
On time
16:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
2h36
19:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1 change
Northern RailL89611+CrossCountryG01166
On time
17:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
2h36
20:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1 change
Northern RailG89244+Transpennine ExpressC24623+CrossCountryG00766
On time
17:34 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
3h03
20:37 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2 changes
Northern RailL89616+CrossCountryG01169
On time
18:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
2h36
21:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1 change
Northern RailG89249+Transpennine ExpressC03192+CrossCountryG6658218:36 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
2h55
21:31 Birmingham New Street (BHM)2 changes
Northern RailL89622+CrossCountryG01170
On time
19:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
2h38
22:09 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
1 change
Northern RailG89253+Transpennine ExpressG16022+CrossCountryG66598
On time
19:34 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
3h20
22:54 Birmingham New Street (BHM)
2 changes
Wednesday 29 July
CrossCountryW29851+Transpennine ExpressC24826+Northern RailC317295:34 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
2h59
8:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM)2 changes
CrossCountryG01135+Northern RailL895316:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
2h36
9:07 Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 change
CrossCountryG01138+Northern RailG89191+Transpennine ExpressG158896:33 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
3h00
9:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM)2 changes
CrossCountryG01140+Northern RailG892747:37 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
2h27
10:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 change
CrossCountryW29862+Northern RailL895398:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
2h35
11:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 change
CrossCountryW29866+Northern RailG89202+Transpennine ExpressG158948:35 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
2h58
11:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM)2 changes
Northern RailL89544+CrossCountryW298689:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
2h33
12:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 change
Northern RailG89206+Transpennine ExpressG15893+CrossCountryW298719:34 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
2h59
12:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM)2 changes
Northern RailL89553+CrossCountryW2987310:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
2h35
13:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 change
Northern RailL89553+London North Eastern RailwayC02147+CrossCountryG0118410:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
2h57
13:28 Birmingham New Street (BHM)2 changes
Northern RailG89212+CrossCountryW29877+Transpennine ExpressC0315810:34 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
2h59
13:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM)2 changes
CrossCountryG01148+Northern RailL8956711:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
2h33
14:04 Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 change
CrossCountryW29882+Northern RailG89217+Transpennine ExpressC2458711:34 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
2h59
14:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM)2 changes
Northern RailL89578+CrossCountryW2988412:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
2h35
15:06 Birmingham New Street (BHM)1 change
Northern RailC31733+Transpennine ExpressC24593+CrossCountryG0115012:33 Bradford Interchange (BDI)
3h00
15:33 Birmingham New Street (BHM)2 changes

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM)

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Trains from Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 2h 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £29 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 05:31, the last at 19:31. The fastest train covers the 146 km distance in 2h 33m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8
Distance
146 km
Average train duration
2h 36m
Cheapest ticket price
£29
Trains per day
7
Fastest train
2h 33m
First train
5:31
Last train
19:31
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Mon
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Mon
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £8

Train companies: CrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Northern Trains Limited from Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trainsCrossCountry, West Midlands Trains, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Bradford Interchange (BDI) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

CrossCountry

About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 33m
Cheapest Price
£29
CrossCountry frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone

West Midlands Trains

About
West Midlands Trains is a train operator based in the United Kingdom, providing services across the West Midlands region. It operates a variety of train types, including the Class 350 Desiro, Class 323 Electrostar, Class 170 Turbostar, and Class 172 Turbostar. These trains offer a range of onboard facilities, such as free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. Passengers can purchase a range of tickets, including single, return, and season tickets. The most popular routes operated by West Midlands Trains include Birmingham to London Euston, Birmingham to Wolverhampton, and Birmingham to Coventry.
Luggage & cancellation policy
West Midlands Trains frequency
1 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage and 1 small item
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, under seats, and designated luggage areas
Cancellation Policy
According to ticket conditions
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for an additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Dogs require a ticket at 50% of adult fare. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 11m
Cheapest Price
£146
Northern Trains Limited frequency
12 a day

FAQs: Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) 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 Birmingham New Street (BHM), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £29, while the average price tends to be around £66.
The train journey from Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) covers a distance of 146 km and takes approximately 2h 33m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is 146 km.
The first train from Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) leaves at 5:31.
The last train from Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) departs at 19:31.
Trains from Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
To get from Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).
The cheapest way to get from Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) is by coach, costing approximately £8.
Booking trains from Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Bradford Interchange to Birmingham New Street offers varied scenery, taking passengers through urban landscapes, industrial areas, and stretches of picturesque countryside, particularly as it passes through parts of Yorkshire and the Midlands.
A day trip from Bradford Interchange to Birmingham New Street is not feasible as the journey takes 2h 33m. Trains run 8 times per day over a distance of 146 km.
Yes, you can take the train from Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM).

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Important Stations and Airports in Bradford Interchange (BDI) and Birmingham New Street (BHM)

Most Bradford Interchange (BDI) to Birmingham New Street (BHM) trains use the Bradford Interchange to Birmingham New Street station pair. Use this guide to compare Bradford Interchange (BDI) and Birmingham New Street (BHM) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Bradford
Arrival train stations in Birmingham
Bradford InterchangeBradford Interchange station, Bridge Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1TU+44 800 200 6060ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Bradford Interchange from Bradford city centre

Bus662, 820, 864 · 6m · £3 · every ~13 min

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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