The cheapest and fastest trains from Swansea to Bradford
Cheapest price
£85
Average price
£86
Fastest journey
5 h 56 m
Average duration
6 h 37 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
283 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swansea to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swansea to Bradford will cost around £86 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £85.
Of the 3 trains that leave Swansea 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 283 km distance in an average of 6 h 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 56 m .
The slowest trains will take 7 h 21 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.






Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Swansea to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Swansea to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £21, and a train costs an average of £83.
Distance: 283 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
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£84 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 55m Average total duration Fastest 5h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 12m Average total duration 7h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Swansea to Bradford train times
The table below shows live departures for Swansea to Bradford trains for today, Thursday 20 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:54 Swansea | 6h24 | 18:18 Bradford | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 21 November | |||||
![]() | 04:43 Swansea | 6h35 | 11:18 Bradford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:57 Swansea | 7h21 | 12:18 Bradford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 07:53 Swansea | 5h56 | 13:49 Bradford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swansea to Bradford
Trains from Swansea to Bradford run on average 5 times per day, taking around 5h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £83 but you can travel from only £21 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:33, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 283 km distance in 5h 54m.
Distance 283 km |
Average train duration 5h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price £83 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 5h 54m |
First train 05:33 |
Last train 23:40 |
Train companies: Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, first_great_western from Swansea to Bradford trainsTransport for Wales, CrossCountry, first_great_western trains will get you between Swansea and Bradford from £21. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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CrossCountry
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FAQs: Swansea to Bradford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Swansea 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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Swansea and Bradford
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:15 - 20:00 Saturday 06:15 - 20:00 Sunday 08:00 - 20:00 Tickets requiring reservations: Mon-Sat 0910-1845
- Car Park: Mariners Road (until 30 April 2019). Thereafter please use the top level of Ivy Street (High Street) multistorey car park.
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A. Step free access to all platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible public telephones: on concourse
- 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
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 1. The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platform 1; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage location: On Platform 1
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Wait at the bus stops on High Street outside the station
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Saturday 06:10 - 19:00 Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 08:45 - 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at station front on St Blaise Way adjacent to service bus stop (25702).
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 08:00 - 20:15
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: Toilets and accessible toilets are available at the bus and coach Interchange next to the rail station.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at parcels bay adjacent to Platform 1, through the red gate.
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