Horley to Bradford train with Thameslink

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Horley to Bradford

Showing times and prices for 12 Mar

Cheapest price

£114

Average price

£127

Fastest journey

3 h 46 m

Average duration

4 h 12 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

311 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Horley to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Horley to Bradford will cost around £127 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £114.

Fast trains

To travel from Horley to Bradford you need to make at least one change.

Thameslink
03:485h12
Horley
09:00Bradford
£1141One-way
3 changes
Thameslink
07:214h39
Horley
12:00Bradford
£1141One-way
3 changes
Thameslink
09:214h54
Horley
14:15Bradford
£1141One-way
3 changes
Thameslink
04:444h47
Horley
09:31Bradford
£1461One-way
3 changes
Thameslink
05:514h39
Horley
10:30Bradford
£1461One-way
3 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Horley to Bradford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Horley to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £17, and a train costs an average of £76.

Distance: 311 km

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Coach

£146

Average Price

£23

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Cheapest

4h 56m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 26m

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30m

Additional time*

10h 37m

Average total duration

10h 7m

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Live departures

Horley to Bradford train times

The table below shows live departures for Horley to Bradford trains for tomorrow, Thursday 12 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at 16:23
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
thameslink03:48 Horley
5h12
09:00 Bradford3 changes
thameslink04:44 Horley
4h47
09:31 Bradford3 changes
thameslink05:51 Horley
4h39
10:30 Bradford3 changes
thameslink06:21 Horley
3h58
10:19 Bradford1 change
thameslink06:47 Horley
4h44
11:31 Bradford3 changes

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Compare prices and tickets Horley to Bradford by train or coach

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Horley to Bradford

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Trains from Horley to Bradford run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £76 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.

The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 311 km distance in 3h 50m.

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 £17
Distance
311 km
Average train duration
4h 26m
Cheapest ticket price
£76
Trains per day
3
Fastest train
3h 50m
First train
00:26
Last train
23:54
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 £17

Train companies: Thameslink from Horley to Bradford trainsThameslink trains will get you between Horley and Bradford from £17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Thameslink

About
Thameslink is a train service that operates in the United Kingdom. It is operated by Govia Thameslink Railway and serves the counties of Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire, London, and Surrey. The trains run from early morning until late at night, with some services running 24 hours a day. There are a variety of train types available, including Class 700 Desiro City, Class 377 Electrostar, Class 387/1 Electrostar, and Class 319/0. Ticket types include Anytime, Off-Peak, Super Off-Peak, and Advance. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, and air conditioning. The most popular routes for Thameslink are London to Brighton, London to Bedford, and London to Luton.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
3h 50m
Cheapest Price
£76
Thameslink frequency
2 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies depend on ticket type
Refund
Full refund available if service is canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on some routes offering drinks and snacks
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating
Pets
Small pets free of charge. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Family area

FAQs: Horley to Bradford train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Horley 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.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Horley to Bradford can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £76, while the average price tends to be around £146.
The train journey from Horley to Bradford covers a distance of 311 km and takes approximately 3h 50m. Trains run 3 per day.
The train distance from Horley to Bradford is 311 km.
The first train from Horley to Bradford leaves at 0:26.
The last train from Horley to Bradford departs at 23:54.
Trains from Horley to Bradford run approximately 3 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Horley to Bradford.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Horley to Bradford.
To get from Horley to Bradford, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Horley to Bradford.
The train station in Horley that goes to Bradford is Gatwick Airport (GTW), and it arrives at Bradford Interchange (BDI).
The cheapest way to get from Horley to Bradford is by coach, costing approximately £17.
Booking trains from Horley to Bradford in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Horley to Bradford offers a mix of urban and rural scenery, including views of the Surrey countryside, industrial landscapes, and the rolling hills of West Yorkshire.
A day trip from Horley to Bradford is not feasible as the journey duration is 3h 50m. However, there are 2 trains per day, covering a distance of 311 km.
To fully explore Bradford's cultural sites, museums, and nearby attractions, plan for a stay of 2 to 3 days.
Yes, you can take the train from Horley to Bradford.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Horley and Bradford

Horley
Bradford
The major train station for departures in Horley is Horley. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Horley for your trip from Horley to Bradford.
Amenities at train station
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
HotelHotel
LoungeLounge
Lost and Found OfficeLost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
Bike ParkingBike Parking
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 19:45 Saturday 06:20 - 19:45 Sunday 09:10 - 16:45
Shopping
Shopping
  • Type of shops available: Florist in Booking Hall
Parking
Parking
  • Car Park: Station Car Park
Taxis
Taxis
  • Taxi: YES
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Staff help available: Yes
  • Step free access coverage: Yes
  • Step free access note: This is a Category A station: This station has step-free level access to all platforms. Assistance Meeting Point is the Ticket Office.
  • Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
  • Accessible ticket machines note: All Southern ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. Ticket machines are of an accessible design, however their location and the station itself may not be so please check the station access note for further details
  • Accessible toilets: Yes
  • Ramp for train access: Yes
  • Wheelchairs available: No
  • Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
WC
  • Toilets Location: Booking Hall and Platforms 2 and 3
  • National key toilets: Yes
  • Baby changing facilities: Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Waiting rooms location: Waiting areas are available on platforms 2 and 3 and in the booking hall
Bike Parking
Bike Parking
  • Storage sheltered: Yes
  • Storage location: On overbridge & near side entrance to Platform 1
  • Storage CCTV: Yes

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