The average train between Bradford and West Midlands takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Bradford to West Midlands. 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 West Midlands. The earliest departure is at 12:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Bradford is at 11:54 PM which arrives into West Midlands at 11:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Bradford to West Midlands. However, there are services departing from Bradford station and arriving at West Midlands station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 6m.
Bradford to West Midlands train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Bradford to West Midlands train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Bradford to West Midlands train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Bradford and West Midlands is 144.6 km. The road distance is 204 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 1h 50m.