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Cardiff to Bradford trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Bradford takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. 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 20m
Duration
209 mi
Distance
£102
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train Manchester Victoria - Leeds / ...
4h 48m
£86–147

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 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 209.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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 48m.

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