The average train between Wales and Bradford takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Wales 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 Wales and Bradford. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Wales is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Bradford at 9:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Wales 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 Wales to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Bradford station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Wales to Bradford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Bradford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bradford Interchange station.
Book your Wales to Bradford train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Metrolink and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Wales and Bradford is 213.3 km. The road distance is 337 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bradford Interchange via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 48m.