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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Bradford station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
Reading to Bradford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Reading station.
Reading to Bradford train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Reading to Bradford train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Reading and Bradford is 265.2 km. The road distance is 374 km.
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 52m.
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