The average train between Shrewsbury and Bradford takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 46m. There is a train service every few hours from Shrewsbury 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 Shrewsbury and Bradford. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Shrewsbury is at 10:27 PM which arrives into Bradford at 6:57 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Shrewsbury 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.
No, there is no direct train from Shrewsbury to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Shrewsbury station and arriving at Bradford station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Shrewsbury to Bradford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Shrewsbury station.
Shrewsbury to Bradford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bradford Interchange station.
Book your Shrewsbury to Bradford train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Shrewsbury and Bradford is 137.7 km. The road distance is 167 km.
You can take a train from Shrewsbury to Bradford Interchange via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 2h 46m.