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It takes an average of 4h 19m to travel from Birmingham New Street to Bradford by train, over a distance of around 91 miles (147 km). There are normally 64 trains per day travelling from Birmingham New Street to Bradford and tickets for this journey start from £25.60 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:03 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:22 | |
| Departure station | Birmingham New Street | |
| Arrival station | Bradford | |
| Journey time | From 2h 28m | |
| Distance | 91 miles (147 km) | |
| Frequency | 64 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £25.60 | |
| Train operators | Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, London North Eastern Railway, TransPennine Express |
Taking the train from Birmingham New Street to Bradford in 2 hours 28 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Birmingham New Street to Bradford? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 4 hours 19 minutes to travel the 91 miles (147 km) from Birmingham New Street to Bradford by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 28 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 64 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You're likely to be travelling with London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or East Midlands Railway to Bradford. As the main train operators on this route, all offer plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating as standard.
Book train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Bradford in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £25.60. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices in our Journey Planner, for example when you travel at Off-Peak times or use a Railcard.
If you're feeling ready to book, start looking for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information on the journey to Bradford by train, or check our timetable above to view live train times.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Birmingham New Street to Bradford?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Book in advance
2. Sign up to Ticket Alert
3. Use a Railcard
4. Book split tickets
5. Travel Off-Peak
6. Consider a Season Ticket
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.