The average train between Bradford and Birmingham NEC takes 3h 13m and the fastest train takes 2h 33m. There is a train service every few hours from Bradford to Birmingham NEC. 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 NEC. 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 NEC at 12:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Bradford station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
Bradford to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Bradford to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Bradford to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bradford and Birmingham NEC is 149.1 km. The road distance is 212 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 1h 50m.