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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
£24
Average price
£26
Fastest journey
2 h 30 m
Average duration
2 h 40 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
102 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Bradford will cost around £26 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £24.
Of the 3 trains that leave Nottingham for Bradford every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 102 km distance in an average of 2 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 30 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 49 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.






Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nottingham to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 2m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £22.
Distance: 102 km
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£26 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 32m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 57m Average total duration 2h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Bradford trains for today, Monday 24 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:17 Nottingham | 2h15 | 8:32 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:30 Nottingham | 2h30 | 9:00 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:39 Nottingham | 2h21 | 9:00 Bradford | 3 changes | |
![]() | 7:18 Nottingham | 2h13 | 9:31 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:45 Nottingham | 2h15 | 10:00 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:18 Nottingham | 2h12 | 10:30 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:45 Nottingham | 2h30 | 11:15 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:17 Nottingham | 2h14 | 11:31 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:45 Nottingham | 2h15 | 12:00 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:17 Nottingham | 2h13 | 12:30 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:45 Nottingham | 2h15 | 13:00 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:17 Nottingham | 2h14 | 13:31 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:45 Nottingham | 2h30 | 14:15 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:17 Nottingham | 2h14 | 14:31 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:45 Nottingham | 2h30 | 15:15 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:17 Nottingham | 2h13 | 15:30 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:45 Nottingham | 2h16 | 16:01 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:17 Nottingham | 2h14 | 16:31 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:45 Nottingham | 2h15 | 17:00 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:17 Nottingham | 2h14 | 17:31 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:45 Nottingham | 2h31 | 18:16 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:17 Nottingham | 2h14 | 18:31 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:45 Nottingham | 2h15 | 19:00 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:17 Nottingham | 2h13 | 19:30 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:45 Nottingham | 2h31 | 20:16 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:17 Nottingham | 2h13 | 20:30 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:45 Nottingham | 2h15 | 21:00 Bradford | 3 changes | |
![]() | 18:45 Nottingham | 2h15 | 21:00 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 19:17 Nottingham | 2h14 | 21:31 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 19:45 Nottingham | 2h30 | 22:15 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 20:17 Nottingham | 2h13 | 22:30 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 20:37 Nottingham | 2h23 | 23:00 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 20:41 Nottingham | 2h19 | 23:00 Bradford | 3 changes | |
![]() | 20:53 Nottingham | 2h55 | 23:48 Bradford | 3 changes | |
![]() | 21:15 Nottingham | 8h16 | 5:31 Bradford | 2 changes | |
![]() | 21:36 Nottingham | 7h55 | 5:31 Bradford | 3 changes | |
![]() | 23:08 Nottingham | 8h06 | 7:14 Bradford | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Nottingham to Bradford run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 2m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 22:08. The fastest train covers the 102 km distance in 2h 31m.
Distance 102 km |
Average train duration 2h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 31m |
First train 5:21 |
Last train 22:08 |
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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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Bradford trains use the Nottingham to Bradford Interchange station pair, with some services arriving at Bradford Forster Square. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Bradford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at 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: Yes.
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.
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