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How to get fromBournemouth to Bradfordby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Bournemouth to Bradford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain train Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    5h 19m
    £105–180

  2. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus bus Uk061
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Bradford - Nelson Streetbus bus Ukn02
    9h 25m
    £34–51

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Terminal 5bus bus 035 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Terminal 5 to Nelson Street N2bus bus 801
    7h 55m
    £39–71

  4. Drive  261.5 mi

    1. Drive from Bournemouth to Bradfordcar car 261.5 mi
    4h 33m
    £65–94

  5. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SOU - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    4h 56m
    £98–235

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train Manchester Victoria - Leeds / ...
    6h 12m
    £127–193

  7. Bus to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    6h 14m
    £84–282

  8. Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Bournemouth to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane SOU - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    5h 40m
    £124–306

Bournemouth to Bradford by train and tram

Calendar84Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket£127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 304.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Bournemouth to Bradford Interchange via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bournemouth Station to Nelson Street N2 via Heathrow Terminal 5 in around 7h 55m.

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