How to get to Bradford from Leicester

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Compare train and coach for Leicester to Bradford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Leicester to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £16.

Distance: 135 km

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£40

Average Price

£13

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Cheapest

2h 53m

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2h 23m

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30m

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3h 55m

Average total duration

3h 25m

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0.0 - 0.1kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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from Leicester to Bradford

How to get to Bradford from Leicester by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Leicester to Bradford is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

East Midlands TrainsY12291+CrossCountryC75312+Northern Rail (3)Y25840
17:072h23
Leicester station (LEI)
19:30Bradford Interchange (BDI)
£381One-way
2 changes

Cheapest

National ExpressNX180 · NX465
23:556h20
Leicester, St.Margaret's Bus Station
06:15Bradford, Nelson Street N2
£281One-way
1 change

Fastest

East Midlands TrainsY12291+CrossCountryC75312+Northern Rail (3)Y25840
17:072h23
Leicester station (LEI)
19:30Bradford Interchange (BDI)
£381One-way
2 changes

Other options

East Midlands TrainsY12291+CrossCountryC75312+Northern Rail (3)G92713
17:072h30
Leicester station (LEI)
19:37Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)
£411One-way
2 changes
East Midlands TrainsY12299+CrossCountryC75315+Northern Rail (3)Y26232
19:102h38
Leicester station (LEI)
21:48Bradford Interchange (BDI)
£381One-way
2 changes
East Midlands TrainsC52106+CrossCountryC75345+Northern Rail (3)Y25692
18:112h37
Leicester station (LEI)
20:48Bradford Interchange (BDI)
£431One-way
2 changes

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FAQs: Leicester 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 Leicester to Bradford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Leicester and Bradford including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Leicester to Bradford is a coach with an average price of £6.

This is compared to other travel options from Leicester to Bradford:

A coach is £10 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Leicester to Bradford costing on average £16.

The fastest way to travel from Leicester to Bradford is by train with an average journey time of 2h 28m.

Other travel options to Bradford take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 0m.

The Leicester to Bradford distance is approximately 135 km.
The average frequency per day from Leicester to Bradford is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 coaches per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Leicester to Bradford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Leicester station (LEI) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Leicester, Fosse Park Avenue (Asda) and arrive in Bradford, Interchange Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Leicester to Bradford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with East Midlands Trains, Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, LNER, east_midlands_trains to go to Bradford by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Bradford by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Leicester to Bradford:
  • 2 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Leicester to Bradford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Stockport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bradford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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