Cardiff to Bradford Trains

Cardiff to Bradford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Bradford takes 5h 18m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

5h 18m
Duration: 209 mi
Distance: £86
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Manchester

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain Manchester Victoria - Leeds / ...

4h 43m

£71–118

Cardiff to Bradford train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Bradford. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Bradford at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

4:55 PM → 9:50 PM
4h 55m • 2 changes
5:53 PM → 10:50 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
6:53 PM → 11:50 PM
4h 57m • 2 changes
8:10 PM → 6:57 AM
Arrives next day
10h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

4:35 AM → 9:49 AM
5h 14m • 2 changes
5:49 AM → 10:50 AM
5h 1m • 2 changes
6:43 AM → 11:49 AM
5h 6m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:56 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:42 AM → 1:50 PM
5h 8m • 2 changes
9:45 AM → 2:51 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
10:44 AM → 3:51 PM
5h 6m • 2 changes
11:40 AM → 4:51 PM
5h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:49 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 10:50 AM
5h 2m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:49 AM
5h 3m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:56 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

4:33 AM → 9:49 AM
5h 16m • 2 changes
5:48 AM → 10:50 AM
5h 2m • 2 changes
6:46 AM → 11:49 AM
5h 3m • 2 changes
7:53 AM → 12:56 PM
5h 3m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff 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.

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Bradford, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bradford Interchange via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 43m.

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