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Outbound fromBradford to West Drayton by train
It takes an average of 7h 31m to travel from Bradford to West Drayton by train, over a distance of around 167 miles (269 km). There are normally 3 trains per day travelling from Bradford to West Drayton and tickets for this journey start from £40.50 when you book in advance.
| First train | 11:21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:08 | |
| Departure station | Bradford | |
| Arrival station | West Drayton | |
| Journey time | From 4h 0m | |
| Distance | 167 miles (269 km) | |
| Frequency | 3 trains per day | |
| Changes | 3 changes | |
| Price | From £40.50 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, East Midlands Railway, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway |
How to travel from Bradford to West Drayton by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Bradford to West Drayton? Look no further.
You'll usually find 3 trains per day running between Bradford and West Drayton, which usually take 7 hours 31 minutes to complete the 167 miles (269 km) journey. It can take as little as 4 hours on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to West Drayton by train, you'll just need to make 3 changes along the way. London North Eastern Railway, East Midlands Railway or Thameslink are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Bradford to West Drayton start from £40.50 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to West Drayton? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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