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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 £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 41m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £47.
Distance: 265 km
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£105 Average Price | £54 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 5m Average total duration 6h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Bradford from Reading by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Reading to Bradford is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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.
There are 2 travel options from Reading to Bradford: train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Bradford from Reading is by taking a coach, which costs on average £16.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Reading to Bradford:
A coach is £39 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Reading to Bradford costing on average £55.
The fastest way to get to Bradford from Reading is by train with an average travel time of 4 h.
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Coach takes on average 8 h 10 min.
The distance from Reading to Bradford is approximately 164 miles.
The average frequency per day from Reading to Bradford is:
- 5 coaches a day.
- 4 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip between Reading and 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 when travelling from Reading to Bradford:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Reading to Bradford:
- You can take a coach from Reading to Bradford with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for £16 with FlixBus from Reading to Bradford.
- You can travel from Reading to Bradford by train with Grand Central Trains, LNER, CrossCountry or Cross Country. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £55 with LNER from Reading to Bradford.
Yes, there are direct routes from Reading to Bradford with the following travel companies:
- You can travel directly by coach with.
- You can take a direct train with.
Direct services to Bradford tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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