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Compare train and coach for Cardiff to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £43.
Distance: 275 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£25 Average Price Cheapest | £65 Average Price |
7h 57m Average total duration 7h 27m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
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FAQs: Cardiff to Bradford
Travel to Bradford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cardiff to Bradford.

This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Bradford:
A coach is £29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cardiff to Bradford costing on average £43.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 15m.
- Around 10 coaches per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Bradford as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Cardiff Central (CDF) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
- Coaches mostly depart from Cardiff, Sophia Gardens and arrive in Bradford, Nelson Street N2.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Bradford by coach.
- Travel with CrossCountry, Transport for Wales, Cross Country, first_great_western to go to Bradford by train.
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