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Outbound fromLondon to Bradford Interchange by train
It takes an average of 3h 35m to travel from London to Bradford Interchange by train, over a distance of around 172 miles (276 km). There are normally 8 trains per day travelling from London to Bradford Interchange and tickets for this journey start from £17.30 when you book in advance.
| First train | 09:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 19:57 | |
| Departure station | London | |
| Arrival station | Bradford Interchange | |
| Journey time | From 2h 37m | |
| Distance | 172 miles (276 km) | |
| Frequency | 8 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £17.30 | |
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How to travel from London to Bradford Interchange by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from London to Bradford Interchange? Look no further.
You'll usually find 8 trains per day running between London and Bradford Interchange, which usually take 2 hours 57 minutes to complete the 172 miles (276 km) journey. It can take as little as 2 hours 37 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. As soon as you board the train, you'll be able to make yourself comfortable and enjoy the journey as there are direct services available.
Train travel is significantly better for the environment than other modes of transport, such as car and plane. In fact, you save 67% on CO2 emissions when you choose train over car*.
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 London to Bradford Interchange start from £16.50 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Bradford Interchange? 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.
FAQs about the train journey from London to Bradford Interchange
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Cheap train tickets from London to Bradford Interchange
Book in advance
Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.
Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for London to Bradford Interchange is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
Why should I travel by train from London to Bradford?
If you want to travel from London to Bradford, choose the more sustainable option - choose train!
Go green
Taking the train instead of driving lowers your CO2 impact by a whopping 67%.* Keep it simple, keep it low-carbon.
Save time & money
What's faster or cheaper than driving from London to Bradford? Ah yes, that'd be the train. Cheaper even without a Railcard, too. Win for you. Win for the planet.
Bikes on board
In the UK, you can take your bike on the train, for free! Cool, huh? And, thanks to our bike reservation feature, travelling with your bike has never been easier.
Travel in style
Unlike flying or driving, going by train means no extra luggage charges or parking costs. Plus, you step off the train, right into the city-centre. Aaaand relax.
* Calculations are based on CO2 / passenger km, comparing an average petrol car, using statistics and conversion factors published in the government’s greenhouse gas reporting conversion factors published 7 June 2023 and revised 28 June 2023. See here for more.
Between London and Bradford, 77% of journeys sold on Trainline from May 2022 to May 2023 were cheaper and faster by rail vs car.