The average train between Cardiff and Bradford takes 7h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run twice daily between Cardiff and Bradford. The earliest departure is at 1:51 PM in the afternoon, 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 7h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Bradford station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 53m.
Cardiff to Bradford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Bradford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bradford Interchange station.
Book your Cardiff to Bradford train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cardiff and Bradford is 274.7 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bradford Interchange via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 46m.
