Reading to Bradford Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Bradford takes 3h 40m and the fastest train takes 3h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Reading 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.

3h 40m
Duration: 232 mi
Distance: £108
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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3h 38m

£80–151

Reading to Bradford train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Bradford. The earliest departure is at 4:18 AM at night, and the last departure from Reading is at 10:46 PM which arrives into Bradford at 5:31 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 3h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

8:42 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 33m • 3 changes
9:20 AM → 12:48 PM
3h 27m • 3 changes
9:51 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 24m • 3 changes
10:18 AM → 1:48 PM
3h 29m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

4:18 AM → 8:14 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
4:35 AM → 8:48 AM
4h 13m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 27m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:18 AM → 8:14 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
4:35 AM → 8:48 AM
4h 13m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 27m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

4:20 AM → 8:14 AM
3h 54m • 3 changes
4:55 AM → 8:48 AM
3h 53m • 3 changes
6:20 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 28m • 3 changes
6:50 AM → 10:15 AM
3h 25m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:53 AM → 11:12 AM
4h 19m • 3 changes
8:20 AM → 12:13 PM
3h 53m • 3 changes
9:10 AM → 12:47 PM
3h 37m • 3 changes
9:47 AM → 1:13 PM
3h 26m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

4:18 AM → 8:14 AM
3h 56m • 3 changes
4:35 AM → 8:48 AM
4h 13m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 27m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

4:18 AM → 8:14 AM
3h 55m • 3 changes
4:35 AM → 8:48 AM
4h 13m • 3 changes
5:48 AM → 9:15 AM
3h 27m • 3 changes
6:14 AM → 9:48 AM
3h 33m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading to Bradford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

What companies run services between Reading, England and Bradford, England?

You can take a train from Reading to Bradford Interchange via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 3h 38m.

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