- Must visit
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 17 Sept
£7
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£8
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
47 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
55 m
Trains on 17 Sept
6
Distance
16 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Huddersfield to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Huddersfield to Bradford will cost around £8 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
To travel from Huddersfield to Bradford you need to make at least one change.
NT171900 · L89401
W85249+
G89086
C24892+
G89206
G16356+
G88961
W85242+
G89084
W85242+
G89084
W85249+
G89086
G16356+
G88961
C24892+
G89206
G15897+
L89542Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Huddersfield to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £7 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £7, while a coach costs an average of £9.
Distance: 16 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£7 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price | £3 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 9m Average total duration Fastest 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Huddersfield to Bradford:
A train is £2 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Huddersfield to Bradford costing on average £9.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Coach takes on average 40m.
Tickets start at around £7 compared to roughly £3 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-3.53. The journey takes 39m versus 33m 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 Huddersfield to Bradford trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
W85242+ G89084 | 8:13 Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h47 | 9:00 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G16356+ G88961 | 8:18 Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h57 | 9:15 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
C24892+ G89206 | 8:30 Huddersfield station (HUD) | 1h01 | 9:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G15897+ L89542 | 8:46 Huddersfield station (HUD) | 1h02 | 9:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
NT171900 · L89401 | 8:50 Huddersfield station (HUD) | 1h05 | 9:55 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
W85249+ G89086 | 9:13 Huddersfield station (HUD) | 0h48 | 10:01 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Huddersfield to Bradford run on average 8 times per day, taking around 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 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 16 km distance in 37m.
Distance 16 km |
Average train duration 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 37m |
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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Huddersfield 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 Huddersfield to Bradford trains use the Huddersfield to Bradford Interchange station pair. Use this guide to compare Huddersfield and Bradford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Huddersfield has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Huddersfield.
Wi-Fi is available at Huddersfield. ATMs are available at Huddersfield.
Ticket office support is available at Huddersfield.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Huddersfield: Parking, WC.
Available at Huddersfield: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Huddersfield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step free access is provided from the station entrance to all platforms. Lifts are used to provide level access the subway and platforms 4 to 8. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance throughout the station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay), 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 toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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.
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