4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Bradford to Manchester
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£12
Fastest journey
53 m
Average duration
54 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
47 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bradford to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bradford to Manchester will cost around £12 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 24 trains that leave Bradford for Manchester every day 24 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 47 km distance in an average of 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 55 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
G8910214:040h58Bradford Interchange (BDI)15:02Manchester Victoria (MCV)£71One-way0 changes- G8923014:340h55Bradford Interchange (BDI)15:29Manchester Victoria (MCV)£71One-way0 changes
- G8925319:340h55Bradford Interchange (BDI)20:29Manchester Victoria (MCV)£91One-way0 changes
- G8909512:040h57Bradford Interchange (BDI)13:01Manchester Victoria (MCV)£91One-way0 changes
- G8922513:340h55Bradford Interchange (BDI)14:29Manchester Victoria (MCV)£91One-way0 changes
- G8924918:360h53Bradford Interchange (BDI)19:29Manchester Victoria (MCV)£151One-way0 changes
- G892028:350h54Bradford Interchange (BDI)9:29Manchester Victoria (MCV)£121One-way0 changes
- G8925319:340h55Bradford Interchange (BDI)20:29Manchester Victoria (MCV)£91One-way0 changes
- G8923014:340h55Bradford Interchange (BDI)15:29Manchester Victoria (MCV)£71One-way0 changes
- G8922513:340h55Bradford Interchange (BDI)14:29Manchester Victoria (MCV)£91One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bradford to Manchester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Manchester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £5, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 47 km
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Live departures
Bradford to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Bradford to Manchester trains for today, Tuesday 14 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G89074 | On time 6:04 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h57 | 7:01 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89191 | On time 6:33 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h56 | 7:29 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89076 | On time 7:04 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h57 | 8:01 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89197 | On time 7:34 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h55 | 8:29 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89080 | On time 8:04 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h58 | 9:02 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89202 | On time 8:35 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h54 | 9:29 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89084 | On time 9:04 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h57 | 10:01 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89206 | On time 9:34 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h55 | 10:29 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89086 | On time 10:04 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h58 | 11:02 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89212 | On time 10:34 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h55 | 11:29 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89092 | On time 11:04 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h57 | 12:01 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89217 | On time 11:34 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1h00 | 12:34 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89095 | On time 12:04 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h57 | 13:01 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| C31733 | On time 12:33 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h55 | 13:28 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89098 | On time 13:04 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h57 | 14:01 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89225 | On time 13:34 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h55 | 14:29 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89102 | On time 14:04 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h58 | 15:02 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89230 | On time 14:34 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h55 | 15:29 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89105 | On time 15:04 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h57 | 16:01 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89235 | On time 15:34 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h55 | 16:29 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89075 | On time 16:04 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h57 | 17:01 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89239 | On time 16:34 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h55 | 17:29 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89078 | On time 17:04 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h58 | 18:02 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89244 | On time 17:34 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1h00 | 18:34 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89082 | On time 18:05 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h57 | 19:02 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89249 | On time 18:36 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h53 | 19:29 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89100 | On time 19:03 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h58 | 20:01 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89253 | On time 19:34 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h55 | 20:29 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89089 | On time 20:04 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h57 | 21:01 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89257 | On time 20:34 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h55 | 21:29 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89278 | On time 21:04 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1h00 | 22:04 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89263 | On time 21:35 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h54 | 22:29 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89283 | On time 22:05 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h57 | 23:02 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89267 | On time 22:33 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0h56 | 23:29 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
| G89290 | On time 23:03 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1h03 | 0:06 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89035 · NT073300+ C24653 | On time 23:17 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 2h13 | 1:30 Manchester Victoria (MCV) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Bradford to Manchester
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Trains from Bradford to Manchester run on average 8 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 47 km distance in 53m.
Distance 47 km |
Average train duration 1h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 53m |
First train 0:07 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Bradford to Manchester trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Bradford and Manchester from £3. 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 Bradford to Manchester
Northern Rail operates trains from Bradford to Manchester with direct journeys taking around 1 hour. Trains depart twice an hour from around 5:30 a.m. until just before 11:00 p.m. There are also departures during the day that involve a change at Huddersfield or Leeds and have a slightly longer journey time. On Sundays, direct trains start later with only one departure an hour.
What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Bradford to Manchester?
Departure Station:Trains depart from Bradford Interchange. This is conveniently located for the town centre and next to Bradford Bus Station. There is a taxi rank outside the main entrance while the Airlink 747 bus service runs directly to Leeds Bradford Airport. The station has bicycle stands but no car park.
Arrival Station:Trains arrive at Manchester Victoria Station which is in a newly revitalised area to the North of the city centre. It is a hub for local trains as well as being served by taxis, Metroshuttle buses and Metrolink trams. The station has bicycle storage but no car parking facilities.
FAQs: Bradford to Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bradford to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bradford and Manchester
Most Bradford to Manchester trains use the Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoria station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Bradford and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Bradford station do trains to Manchester leave from?
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.
Which Manchester station do trains from Bradford arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Victoria from Manchester city centre
Manchester Victoria train station facilities and services
Manchester Victoria has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Victoria.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Victoria.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Victoria: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Victoria: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Victoria: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Step free access around the whole station via use of lifts between platforms 3-6, connection with Manchester Metrolink using ramps, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards Located near the ticket office, 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: No.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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 Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
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