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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 20 Sept
£7
Average ticket price on 20 Sept
£18
Fastest journey on 20 Sept
50 m
Average journey duration on 20 Sept
51 m
Trains on 20 Sept
18
Distance
48 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from York to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from York to Bradford will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
On Sun 20 Sept, we found 18 trains from York to Bradford, including 5 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 48 km distance in an average of 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 52 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.
G88966
G88991 · C32853
P28500 · C32830
G89006
G89002 · C32866
G89006
G89002
G88997
G88991
G88966Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from York to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £19.
Distance: 48 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£19 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £10 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 36m Average total duration Fastest 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 25m Average total duration 1h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from York to Bradford:
A coach is £8 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from York to Bradford costing on average £19.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Coach takes on average 1h 55m.
Tickets start at around £19 compared to roughly £10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-8.80. The journey takes 1h 6m versus 1h 2m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for York to Bradford trains for today, Saturday 19 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G15910+ G89102 | On time 13:04 York station (YRK) | 0h56 | 14:00 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G88985 | On time 13:24 York station (YRK) | 0h52 | 14:16 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G88985 · C32929 | On time 13:24 York station (YRK) | 1h13 | 14:37 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
G15833+ L89595 | On time 13:46 York station (YRK) | 1h02 | 14:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G15918+ G89105 | On time 14:04 York station (YRK) | 0h56 | 15:00 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
P28376 · C32515 · C32359 | On time 14:08 York station (YRK) | 1h15 | 15:23 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 2 changes | |
G88990 | 14:24 York station (YRK) | 0h52 | 15:16 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15807+ L89600 | On time 14:50 York station (YRK) | 0h58 | 15:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G15827+ G89075 | On time 15:05 York station (YRK) | 0h56 | 16:01 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G88996 | 15:24 York station (YRK) | 0h51 | 16:15 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15813+ L89605 | On time 15:49 York station (YRK) | 0h59 | 16:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G15804+ G89079 | On time 16:04 York station (YRK) | 0h56 | 17:00 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
P28392 · C32527 · C32372 | On time 16:08 York station (YRK) | 1h15 | 17:23 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 2 changes | |
G89001 · C32941 | 16:24 York station (YRK) | 1h11 | 17:35 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
G89001 | 16:24 York station (YRK) | 0h52 | 17:16 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15837+ L89609 | On time 16:49 York station (YRK) | 0h59 | 17:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G15830+ G89082 | 17:03 York station (YRK) | 0h58 | 18:01 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G89005 | 17:25 York station (YRK) | 0h51 | 18:16 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G15817+ L89614 | On time 17:46 York station (YRK) | 1h02 | 18:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G15806+ G89100 | On time 18:04 York station (YRK) | 0h56 | 19:00 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
P28498 · C32544 · C32388 | On time 18:09 York station (YRK) | 1h16 | 19:25 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 2 changes | |
G89010 | On time 18:24 York station (YRK) | 0h52 | 19:16 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89010 · C32949 | On time 18:24 York station (YRK) | 1h12 | 19:36 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
G16115+ L89620 | On time 18:49 York station (YRK) | 0h59 | 19:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G15810+ G89090 | On time 19:04 York station (YRK) | 0h56 | 20:00 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G89016 | On time 19:24 York station (YRK) | 0h52 | 20:16 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G16121+ L89630 | On time 19:51 York station (YRK) | 0h57 | 20:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
C24982+ G89278 | On time 20:04 York station (YRK) | 0h57 | 21:01 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G89022 | On time 20:24 York station (YRK) | 0h51 | 21:15 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89022 · C32555 · P24388 | On time 20:24 York station (YRK) | 1h34 | 21:58 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 2 changes | |
G15917+ L89646 | On time 20:47 York station (YRK) | 1h01 | 21:48 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
C31720 | On time 21:24 York station (YRK) | 0h52 | 22:16 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
C24987+ G89291 | On time 22:06 York station (YRK) | 0h54 | 23:00 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G89037 | On time 22:19 York station (YRK) | 0h56 | 23:15 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Sunday 20 September | |||||
P28500 · C32830 | 8:18 York station (YRK) | 1h48 | 10:06 Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
P28500 · G89208 | 8:18 York station (YRK) | 1h19 | 9:37 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G16300+ G89208 | 8:34 York station (YRK) | 1h03 | 9:37 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G16190+ P28652 | 8:51 York station (YRK) | 0h59 | 9:50 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G16006+ G89088 | 9:04 York station (YRK) | 0h57 | 10:01 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
G88966 | 9:22 York station (YRK) | 0h52 | 10:14 Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from York to Bradford run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 6m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 48 km distance in 40m.
Distance 48 km |
Average train duration 1h 6m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 40m |
First train 0:17 |
Last train 23:54 |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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 York 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 York to Bradford trains use the York to Bradford Interchange station pair, with some services arriving at Bradford Forster Square. Use this guide to compare York and Bradford train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
York has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at York.
Wi-Fi is available at York. ATMs are available at York.
Ticket office support is available at York.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at York: Parking, WC.
Available at York: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at York: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible taxis: No advance booking is required but it will reduce the waiting time for a wheelchair access Taxi, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accessible machines are available on the main concourse, 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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