The average train between Leicester and Bradford takes 2h 48m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Leicester 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 Leicester and Bradford. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leicester is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Bradford at 7:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Leicester station and arriving at Bradford station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 48m.
Leicester to Bradford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.
Leicester to Bradford train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Leicester to Bradford train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Leicester and Bradford is 134.9 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Leicester to Bradford Interchange via Sheffield and Leeds in around 2h 25m.