The average train between Nelson and Bradford takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Nelson 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 Nelson and Bradford. The earliest departure is at 5:57 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nelson is at 10:57 PM which arrives into Bradford at 10:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Burnley Central and take an average of 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nelson to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Nelson station and arriving at Bradford station via Bradford Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Nelson to Bradford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Burnley Manchester Road station.
Nelson to Bradford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bradford Interchange station.
Book your Nelson to Bradford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Nelson and Bradford is 29.7 km. The road distance is 53 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Burnley Manchester Road to Bradford Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £11–21 and the journey takes 42 min.