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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
£2
Average price
£3
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
32 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Keighley to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Keighley to Bradford will cost around £3 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
To travel from Keighley to Bradford you need to make at least one change.
C08878 · NT258300
C32990 · NT258100
C32985 · NT258400
C32992 · NT257900
C32968 · NT258900
C32464 · NT258500
C32440 · NT258800
C32979 · NT258700
C08879 · NT257700
C32996 · NT257500Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Keighley to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £1. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £1, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 13 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
|---|---|
£2 Average Price Cheapest | £6 Average Price |
53m Average total duration Fastest 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration 5h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Keighley to Bradford trains for tomorrow, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
C32968 · NT258900 | 6:16 Keighley station (KEI) | 0h38 | 6:54 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
C32440 · NT258800 | 6:54 Keighley station (KEI) | 0h30 | 7:24 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
C32979 · NT258700 | 7:22 Keighley station (KEI) | 0h32 | 7:54 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
C32455 · NT258600 | 7:44 Keighley station (KEI) | 0h40 | 8:24 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
C32464 · NT258500 | 8:25 Keighley station (KEI) | 0h29 | 8:54 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
C32985 · NT258400 | 8:44 Keighley station (KEI) | 0h40 | 9:24 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
C08878 · NT258300 | 9:18 Keighley station (KEI) | 0h36 | 9:54 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
C32473 · NT258200 | 9:33 Keighley station (KEI) | 0h51 | 10:24 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
C32990 · NT258100 | 10:18 Keighley station (KEI) | 0h36 | 10:54 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
C32567 · NT258000 | 10:39 Keighley station (KEI) | 0h45 | 11:24 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
C32992 · NT257900 | 11:18 Keighley station (KEI) | 0h36 | 11:54 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
C32492 · NT257800 | 11:33 Keighley station (KEI) | 0h51 | 12:24 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
C08879 · NT257700 | 12:19 Keighley station (KEI) | 0h35 | 12:54 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
C32500 · NT257600 | 12:33 Keighley station (KEI) | 0h51 | 13:24 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
C32996 · NT257500 | 13:19 Keighley station (KEI) | 0h35 | 13:54 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
C32510 · NT257400 | 13:34 Keighley station (KEI) | 0h50 | 14:24 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
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Trains from Keighley to Bradford run on average 7 times per day, taking around 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £1 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:58, the last at 23:19. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 22m.
Distance 13 km |
Average train duration 23m |
Cheapest ticket price £1 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 22m |
First train 5:58 |
Last train 23:19 |
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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
The train route from Keighley to is serviced by Northern rail. Frequent services are operated during the daytime and evening, with the first train leaving Keighley Train Station at 7:15 a.m. and the last train of the day leaving the station at 5:29 p.m. Some services are direct and the average journey duration is 25 minutes. When travelling on services where one change is involved, however, the duration of the journey is approximately 30 minutes. Nonetheless, journey times may vary according to the time of travel.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Keighley 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 Keighley to Bradford trains use the Keighley to Bradford Forster Square station pair, with some services arriving at Frizinghall. Use this guide to compare Keighley and Bradford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Keighley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: The Old White Lion Hotel Restaurant, Busfeild Arms
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Keighley. Information desks are located in the main concourse.
Luggage storage is available at Keighley. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Keighley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Keighley: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Keighley: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Travelodge Keighley, Dalesgate Hotel, Premier Inn Keighley.
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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