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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 on 13 Oct
£2
Average ticket price on 13 Oct
£5
Fastest journey on 13 Oct
16 m
Average journey duration on 13 Oct
17 m
Trains on 13 Oct
31
Distance
13 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Leeds to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Leeds to Bradford will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.
On Tue 13 Oct, we found 31 trains from Leeds to Bradford, including 28 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 16 m .
The slowest trains will take 18 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.
C32883
C32872
L89395
C32453 · C32303
C32865
C31717
G89001
G88951
G89191
G89078Trains from Leeds to Bradford run on average 11 times per day, taking around 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 but you can travel from only £2 by coach.
There are 10 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 16m.
Distance 13 km |
Average train duration 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 10 |
Fastest train 16m |
First train 0:26 |
Last train 23:55 |
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High Season Oct - Dec |
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The table below shows live departures for Leeds to Bradford trains for today, Monday 12 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L89433 | 12:47 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h08 | 13:55 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88978 | 12:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h17 | 13:16 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32925 | On time 13:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 13:37 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89225 | On time 13:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h19 | 13:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32509 · C32347 | 13:26 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h27 | 13:53 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
L89586 | On time 13:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h21 | 13:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89102 | On time 13:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h18 | 14:00 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32927 | On time 13:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 14:07 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89443 | 13:47 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h10 | 14:57 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88984 | On time 13:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h17 | 14:16 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02121 | 13:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h23 | 14:22 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89230 | 14:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h19 | 14:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32929 | On time 14:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 14:37 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89594 | On time 14:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h21 | 14:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32513 · C32356 | 14:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h26 | 14:53 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
G89105 | On time 14:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h18 | 15:00 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32931 | On time 14:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 15:07 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89455 | 14:47 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h11 | 15:58 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32515 · C32359 | 14:56 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h27 | 15:23 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
G88990 | 14:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h17 | 15:16 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89235 | 15:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h19 | 15:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32933 | On time 15:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 15:37 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32517 · C32363 | On time 15:26 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h27 | 15:53 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
L89599 | On time 15:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h21 | 15:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89075 | 15:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h19 | 16:01 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32935 | On time 15:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 16:07 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89464 | On time 15:47 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h03 | 16:50 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88995 | 15:58 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h17 | 16:15 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02129 | 15:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h22 | 16:21 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89239 | 16:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h19 | 16:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32937 | On time 16:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 16:37 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89605 | 16:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h21 | 16:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32939 | On time 16:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 17:07 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89078 | 16:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h18 | 17:00 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89473 | On time 16:47 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h11 | 17:58 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32527 · C32372 | On time 16:56 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h27 | 17:23 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
G89001 | 16:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h17 | 17:16 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32941 | On time 17:10 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 17:35 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89244 | 17:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h19 | 17:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32458 · C32379 | On time 17:26 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h27 | 17:53 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
L89609 | 17:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h21 | 17:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32943 | On time 17:39 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 18:04 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89082 | 17:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h19 | 18:01 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89479 | On time 17:48 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h10 | 18:58 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89005 | 17:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h17 | 18:16 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02088 | 17:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h22 | 18:21 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89249 | 18:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h20 | 18:32 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32945 | On time 18:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h24 | 18:36 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89614 | 18:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h21 | 18:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89100 | On time 18:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h18 | 19:00 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89009 | 18:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h17 | 19:16 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32949 | On time 19:11 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 19:36 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89253 | 19:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h18 | 19:30 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32547 · C32391 | On time 19:26 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h29 | 19:55 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
L89619 | 19:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h21 | 19:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89089 | 19:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h18 | 20:00 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C31717 | On time 20:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h16 | 21:15 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89263 | 21:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h19 | 21:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32555 · P24388 | On time 21:26 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h32 | 21:58 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
L89645 | On time 21:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h21 | 21:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89283 | On time 21:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h20 | 22:02 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32558 · C32400 | On time 21:56 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h27 | 22:23 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
C31719 | On time 21:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h17 | 22:16 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C02112 | 21:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h30 | 22:29 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89267 | 22:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h18 | 22:30 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32561 · P24391 | 22:26 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h32 | 22:58 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
L89660 | 22:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h21 | 22:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89290 | On time 22:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h18 | 23:00 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32564 · C32405 | On time 22:56 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h27 | 23:23 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
G89035 | On time 22:58 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h17 | 23:15 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89674 | 23:27 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h21 | 23:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 13 October | |||||
G88951 | 5:59 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h18 | 6:17 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89191 | 6:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h18 | 6:30 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89529 | 6:28 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h21 | 6:49 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32865 | 6:30 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 6:55 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89076 | 6:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h19 | 7:01 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89392 | 6:47 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h16 | 8:03 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32872 | 7:11 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 7:36 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89197 | 7:12 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h19 | 7:31 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32453 · C32303 | 7:23 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h30 | 7:53 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
L89535 | 7:26 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h21 | 7:47 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C32883 | 7:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h25 | 8:07 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89080 | 7:42 Leeds station (LDS) | 0h19 | 8:01 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
L89395 | 7:47 Leeds station (LDS) | 1h04 | 8:51 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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
Railway operator Northern runs frequent trains between Leeds and Bradford. This is a direct train journey that takes approximately 20 minutes. However, there are a few trains that require changing at Shipley. Service begins at 5:08 a.m. and continues with departures as frequent as 7 times per hour until 11:08 p.m.
Departure Station: Leeds Train Station, which can be found in the downtown area. Key landmarks, such as Kirkgate Market and Civic Quarter, are all in a 500-metre radius. The shopping district comprised by Briggate, New Market, and Eastgate is less than 10 minutes away on foot. Buses 444 and 446 travel regularly between the station and the city centre.
Arrival Station: Bradford Foster Square, centrally located some 10 minutes away from the main shopping area, and served by local city buses (622, 626, and 633) that skirt around the centre. Some trains arrive at Bradford Interchange, situated 500 metres to the south of the city core, within close proximity of Centenary Square Park, the National Science Museum, and the Tourist Information Centre.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Leeds 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 Leeds to Bradford trains use the Leeds to Bradford Interchange station pair, with some services arriving at Bradford Forster Square. Use this guide to compare Leeds and Bradford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Leeds has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Caffè Nero, KFC, Leon, McDonald's, The Pasty Shop, Starbucks, Pret a Manger, JD Wetherspoon, Delice de France
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are located in the West Footbridge and South Concourse.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:45 - 23:59, Sun: 06:45 - 22:30. Information desks are located on the North Concourse near the Wellington Street entrance. Open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Luggage storage is located on the main concourse. Services provided by Excess Baggage Co, open daily from 08:00 until 21:00. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Leeds: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Leeds: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Leeds: There are elevators or level access to all platforms in the whole station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Leeds City Center, The Queens Hotel, Leeds Marriott Hotel.
Burley Park is 2 km from Leeds city centre. Public transport options include:
Burley Park has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Burley Park.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Burley Park: Parking, Taxis.
Available at Burley Park: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Burley Park: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Persons in wheelchairs can gain easy access onto both platforms. However to get onto the Harrogate bound platform you have to go a long way round it will take approx 5-7 minutes, 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: Cards Only - No Cash Accepted, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, 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.
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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