The average train between Lancaster and Bradford takes 2h 9m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Lancaster 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 hourly between Lancaster and Bradford. The earliest departure is at 5:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lancaster is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Bradford at 11:02 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 51m • 1 change

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1h 42m • 1 change

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1h 51m • 1 change

2h 13m • 1 change

2h 5m • 1 change

2h 7m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct train from Lancaster to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Lancaster station and arriving at Bradford station via Bradford Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
Lancaster to Bradford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Preston station.
Lancaster to Bradford train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Bradford Interchange station.
Book your Lancaster to Bradford train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Lancaster and Bradford is 74.1 km. The road distance is 117 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Preston to Bradford Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £20–40 and the journey takes 1h 21m.