How to get to Bradford from Reading

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Compare train and coach for Reading to Bradford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Reading to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, and a train costs an average of £26.

Distance: 265 km

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FAQs: Reading 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 Reading to Bradford.

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There are 2 options to travel between Reading and Bradford including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Reading to Bradford is a train with an average price of £26.

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

A train is £25 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Reading to Bradford costing on average £51.

The fastest way to travel from Reading to Bradford is by train with an average journey time of 3h 55m.

Other travel options to Bradford take longer:

Coach takes on average 8h 31m.

The Reading to Bradford distance is approximately 265 km.
The average frequency per day from Reading to Bradford is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Reading 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 Reading to Bradford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Reading station (RDG) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
  • Coaches mostly depart from Reading, Blagrave Street and arrive in Bradford, Nelson Street N2.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Reading to Bradford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Bradford by coach.
  • Travel with CrossCountry, Grand Central Trains, LNER, Cross Country to go to Bradford by train.
Omio customers who travel from Reading 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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