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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 26 Oct we recommend taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

08:25Bradford3h40 12:05Birmingham
0 changes
£141One-way
Cheapest
11:45Bradford3h50 15:35Birmingham
0 changes
£131One-way
Other options
18:32Bradford Interchange2h34 21:06Birmingham New Street
1 changes
£391One-way
09:30Bradford Forster Square2h34 12:04Birmingham New Street
1 changes
£391One-way
10:31Bradford Interchange2h37 13:08Birmingham New Street
1 changes
£391One-way

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COMPARE Prices for trains, buses and flights

Tue
26 Oct
£39Cross Country
£11National Express
Wed
27 Oct
£39Cross Country
£7Flixbus
Thu
28 Oct
£31Cross Country
£8National Express
Fri
29 Oct
£39Cross Country
£9National Express
Sat
30 Oct
£39Cross Country
£10Megabus
Sun
31 Oct
£78Avanti West Coast
£9National Express
Mon
1 Nov
£39Cross Country
£9Flixbus
Tue
2 Nov
£31Cross Country
£8National Express
Thu
4 Nov
£31Cross Country
£8National Express
Fri
5 Nov
£39Cross Country
£8Flixbus
Sat
6 Nov
£39Cross Country
£6Flixbus
Mon
8 Nov
£39Cross Country
£5Flixbus
Tue
9 Nov
£31Cross Country
£5Flixbus
Wed
10 Nov
£31Cross Country
£10National Express
Sat
13 Nov
£39Cross Country
£6Flixbus

Travel Information from Bradford to Birmingham

distanceDistance91 miles (146 km)
modeAvailable travel modesCoach or train
priceTicket price range£8 - £77
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • £8 • 2 h 50 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • £77 • 2 h 34 min
carriersPopular travel companiesNational Express or Cross Country

Take a coach or train to travel 91 miles (146 km) between Bradford and Birmingham. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 2 h 34 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a coach is the best option with prices starting as low as £8. The most popular travel providers which serve this route are National Express 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 I go from Bradford to Birmingham?

There are 2 ways to travel to Birmingham from Bradford including taking a coach or train.

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

The cheapest way from Bradford to Birmingham is by taking a coach. You can find average ticket prices around £8 compared to other travel options to Birmingham:

A coach is generally £70 less than a train for the same trip. A train costs on average £77 from Bradford to Birmingham.

What is the fastest way to Birmingham from Bradford?

The quickest way to travel between Bradford and Birmingham is by train, which takes on average 2 h 34 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 2 h 50 min.

How far is it from Bradford to Birmingham?

You should expect to travel around 91 miles (146 km) from Bradford to Birmingham.

How many services a day are there from Bradford to Birmingham?

The average frequency per day from Bradford to Birmingham is:

  • Around 16 trains per day.

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

When going from Bradford to Birmingham, where do I depart from Bradford and where do I arrive in Birmingham?

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

  • Most travellers who book a coach ticket from Bradford to Birmingham depart from Bradford, Bridge Street (Bradford Interchange) to Birmingham, Coach Station.
  • Most travellers catch their train from Bradford Interchange and arrive in Birmingham New Street.
Which travel companies can get me from Bradford to Birmingham?

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bradford to Birmingham, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

  • Travel with National Express to go to Birmingham by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find National Express Bradford to Birmingham tickets on Omio for £8.
  • Cross Country can get you to Birmingham by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Cross Country from Bradford to Birmingham for £77 on Omio.
Is there a direct service from Bradford to Birmingham?

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

  • You can find direct coaches per day to take to Birmingham with Megabus.
  • You can find 16 direct trains per day to Birmingham with.

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 route.

What other popular destinations should I add to my itinerary for my trip to Birmingham from Bradford?
Omio customers who travel from Bradford to Birmingham often also extend their holiday to go to London, Manchester or Glasgow. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Birmingham and these popular destinations at a great price.
How far in advance should I purchase my Bradford to Birmingham ticket online to get the best deals?

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

  • Coach tickets cost on average £8 one way.
  • Train tickets are costing on average £77 one way.

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.