The average train between Bradford and Leicester takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 6m. There is an hourly train service from Bradford to Leicester. 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 Leicester. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Bradford is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Leicester at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bradford to Leicester? 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 Bradford to Leicester. However, there are services departing from Bradford station and arriving at Leicester station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Bradford to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Bradford to Leicester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leicester station.
Book your Bradford to Leicester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Bradford and Leicester is 134.9 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Leicester via Leeds and Sheffield in around 2h 33m.