The average train between Swansea and Bradford takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Swansea 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 every 4 hours between Swansea and Bradford. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Swansea is at 5:55 PM which arrives into Bradford at 11:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Swansea 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 Swansea to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Swansea station and arriving at Bradford station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Swansea to Bradford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Swansea station.
Swansea to Bradford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bradford Interchange station.
Book your Swansea to Bradford train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Swansea and Bradford is 283.1 km. The road distance is 410 km.
You can take a train from Swansea to Bradford Interchange via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 5h 47m.