- 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
£30
Average price
£33
Fastest journey
1 h 39 m
Average duration
1 h 45 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
50 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockport to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockport to Bradford will cost around £33 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £30.
To travel from Stockport to Bradford you need to make at least one change.
W34070+
G89210
L89084 · G89118
W34147+
G89116+
C24590
W34021+
G89204
L89079 · G89116
W34070+
G89210
W34021+
G89204
W34147+
G89116+
C24590
L89084 · G89118
L89079 · G89116The table below shows live departures for Stockport to Bradford trains for tomorrow, Wednesday 26 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G89204+ W34021 | 9:10 Stockport station (SPT) | 1h40 | 10:50 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
L89079 · G89116 | 9:26 Stockport station (SPT) | 1h52 | 11:18 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G89116+ W34147+ C24590 | 9:36 Stockport station (SPT) | 1h42 | 11:18 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 2 changes | |
L89192+ C24698 · C24590+ L89562 | 9:40 Stockport station (SPT) | 2h08 | 11:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 3 changes | |
G89210+ W34070 | 10:10 Stockport station (SPT) | 1h39 | 11:49 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
L89084 · G89118 | 10:26 Stockport station (SPT) | 1h52 | 12:18 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
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Take a train from Stockport to Bradford and enjoy the approximately 50 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:40.
Distance 50 km |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Trains per day 7 |
First train 0:26 |
Last train 23:40 |
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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 Stockport 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 Stockport to Bradford trains use the Stockport to Bradford Interchange station pair, with some services arriving at Frizinghall. Use this guide to compare Stockport and Bradford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stockport has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Stockport.
ATMs are available at Stockport.
Ticket office support is available at Stockport. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stockport: Parking, WC.
Available at Stockport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts are available to all platforms via the station subway, 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.
Davenport is 2 km from Stockport city centre. Public transport options include:
Davenport has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Davenport.
Ticket office support is available at Davenport.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Davenport: Parking.
Available at Davenport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Davenport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Towards Manchester: Level access into the ticket hall, turn right and across the footbridge (22 paces), down 21 steps onto the platform. Or, when the ticket hall is closed, down a stepped ramp (15 steps average 180cm apart total ramp length 33 paces, 1:6 slope) to the left of the ticket hall, up 28 steps on the right, across the footbridge (22 paces) and down 21 steps onto the platform. Towards Buxton: Level access through the ticket hall, down 28 steps onto the platform; or when the ticket hall is closed, down a stepped ramp (15 steps average 180cm apart total ramp length 33 paces, 1:6 slope) to the left of the ticket hall onto the platform. When ticket office is closed, access to Platform 2 is available through a gate. Steps had anti-slip treads, 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: No.
Heald Green is 6 km from Stockport city centre. Public transport options include:
Heald Green has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Heald Green.
Ticket office support is available at Heald Green.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heald Green: Parking.
Available at Heald Green: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heald Green: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Scooter Friendly Station - platform 1 is accessed from the car park, platform 2 is accessed via a long ramp, 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, 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.
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.
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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