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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 £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 38m. 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 £20, and a train costs an average of £64.
Distance: 275 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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£27 Average Price Cheapest | £81 Average Price |
7h 56m Average total duration 7h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Bradford from Cardiff by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Cardiff to Bradford is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 2 options to travel from Cardiff to Bradford including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bradford is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £16 compared to other travel options to Bradford:
Taking a coach costs £39 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £55.
The fastest way from Cardiff to Bradford is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 56 min.
There are alternative travel options to Bradford that take longer:
Coach takes on average 6 h 55 min.
The distance from Cardiff to Bradford is approximately 170 miles.
The average frequency per day from Cardiff to Bradford is:
- 9 coaches per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Cardiff to Bradford as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Cardiff to Bradford:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cardiff to Bradford:
- You can travel between Cardiff and Bradford by coach with National Express or Megabus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £21 with National Express from Cardiff to Bradford.
- You can go to Bradford from Cardiff by train with Transport for Wales, CrossCountry, Cross Country or first_great_western. You'll see cheap train tickets for £55 with Transport for Wales from Cardiff to Bradford on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Cardiff to Bradford with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach with.
- Take a direct train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Bradford as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Cardiff to Bradford.
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