The average train between Banbury and Bradford takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Banbury to Bradford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Banbury and Bradford. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Banbury is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Bradford at 11:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Banbury to Bradford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Banbury to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Banbury station and arriving at Bradford station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Banbury to Bradford train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Banbury station.
Banbury to Bradford train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Banbury to Bradford train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Banbury and Bradford is 194.4 km. The road distance is 273 km.
You can take a train from Banbury to Bradford Interchange via Birmingham New Street and Leeds in around 3h 59m.