The average train between Bradford and Birmingham takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Bradford to Birmingham. 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 Bradford and Birmingham. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Bradford is at 8:31 PM which arrives into Birmingham at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Bradford station and arriving at Birmingham station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Bradford to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Bradford to Birmingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Bradford to Birmingham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Bradford and Birmingham is 146.3 km. The road distance is 199 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 1h 50m.