The average train between Bournemouth and Bradford takes 5h 34m and the fastest train takes 4h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth and Bradford. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Bradford at 11:12 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Arrives next day



8h 32m • 3 changesArrives next day



11h 2m • 3 changes


5h 32m • 3 changes


4h 49m • 3 changes


4h 53m • 3 changes


4h 48m • 3 changes


5h 1m • 3 changes


5h 24m • 3 changes


5h 23m • 3 changes


5h 24m • 3 changes


4h 55m • 3 changes


5h 6m • 3 changes


5h 15m • 3 changes


5h 46m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Bradford station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 34m.
Bournemouth to Bradford train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Bradford train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Bournemouth to Bradford train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bournemouth and Bradford is 341.9 km. The road distance is 490 km.
You can take a train from Bournemouth to Bradford Interchange via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 5h 18m.