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from Bradford to Birmingham

You can get from Bradford to Birmingham by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

To get from Bradford to Birmingham on 17 May we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

07:10Bradford3h50 11:00Birmingham, Coach Station
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£91One-way
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07:10Bradford3h50 11:00Birmingham, Coach Station
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£91One-way
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14:40Bradford3h50 18:30Birmingham, Coach Station
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£111One-way
11:55Bradford3h35 15:30Birmingham, Coach Station
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£91One-way
16:50Bradford3h55 20:45Birmingham, Coach Station
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£111One-way

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Tue
17 May
£81Cross Country
£7Flixbus
Wed
18 May
£82Cross Country
£11Megabus
Thu
19 May
£82Cross Country
£11Megabus
Fri
20 May
£82Cross Country
£11Megabus
Sat
21 May
£41Cross Country
£9Megabus
Sun
22 May
£40Cross Country
£9Megabus
Mon
23 May
£82Cross Country
£9Megabus
Tue
24 May
£82Cross Country
£9Megabus
Wed
25 May
£41Cross Country
£5Flixbus
Thu
26 May
£32Cross Country
£5Flixbus
Fri
27 May
£40Cross Country
£9Megabus
Sat
28 May
£41Cross Country
£9Megabus
Sun
29 May
£41Cross Country
£9Megabus
Mon
30 May
£82Cross Country
£9Megabus
Tue
31 May
£82Cross Country
£9Megabus
Wed
1 Jun
£82Cross Country
£9Megabus
Thu
2 Jun
£82Cross Country
£8National Express
Sat
4 Jun
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£9Megabus

Travel Information from Bradford to Birmingham

distanceDistance91 miles (146 km)
modeAvailable travel modesCoach or train
priceTicket price range£5 - £77
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • £5 • 3 h 50 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • £77 • 2 h 33 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixbus or Cross Country

Travel 91 miles (146 km) by coach or train between Bradford and Birmingham. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 33 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £5. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are Flixbus or Cross Country among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach or train from Bradford to Birmingham.

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FAQs

How do you get from Bradford to Birmingham?

There are 2 travel options from Bradford to Birmingham: coach or train.

What is the cheapest way to go to Birmingham from Bradford?

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Bradford to Birmingham. Tickets for a coach cost on average £5.

This is compared to other travel options to Birmingham:

A coach is £72 less than a train for this trip with tickets for a train from Bradford to Birmingham costing on average £77.

What is the fastest way to get to Birmingham from Bradford?

The quickest way to travel to Birmingham from Bradford is by train, which takes on average 2 h 33 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, taking a coach requires on average 3 h 50 min   of travel time.

How many miles from Bradford to Birmingham would I travel?

The distance from Bradford to Birmingham is approximately 91 miles (146 km).

How many scheduled departures are there a day from Bradford to Birmingham?

The average frequency per day from Bradford to Birmingham is:

  • Around 25 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Bradford and Birmingham as scheduled services by coach or train can vary by season or day of the week.

What are the departure and arrival points when travelling from Bradford to Birmingham?

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Bradford to Birmingham:

  • Most travellers board their coach from Bradford, Bridge Street (Bradford Interchange) and arrive in Birmingham, Coach Station.
  • Most travellers board their train from Bradford Interchange and arrive in Birmingham New Street.

Which travel companies can get me from Bradford to Birmingham?

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Bradford to Birmingham:

  • You can take a coach from Bradford to Birmingham with Flixbus. Cheap tickets can be found for £5 with Flixbus from Bradford to Birmingham.
  • You can travel from Bradford to Birmingham by train with Cross Country. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £77 with Cross Country from Bradford to Birmingham.

Is there a way to travel directly from Bradford to Birmingham?

Yes, there are direct routes from Bradford to Birmingham with the following travel companies:

  • You can check for a direct coach to Birmingham with Flixbus or Megabus with direct coaches per day.
  • You can check for a direct train to Birmingham with with 25 direct trains per day.

As you won't need to change at another stop in between, direct services to Birmingham tend to save you time and add more convenience, so it's worth paying attention to before you purchase tickets for this trip.

What is another destination I should add to my tour from Bradford to Birmingham?

Looking to extend your trip from Bradford to Birmingham? Many Omio customers who go from Bradford to Birmingham usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like London, Manchester or Glasgow. If you're looking to explore London, Manchester or Glasgow from Birmingham, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

How far in advance should I purchase tickets from Bradford to Birmingham online to get the best deals?

When planning your trip between Bradford and Birmingham, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

  • Coach tickets are costing on average £5 one way.
  • Train tickets cost £77 one way on average.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Bradford to Birmingham online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.