What is the cheapest way to get from Bradford to Birmingham?

The cheapest way to get from Bradford to Birmingham is to bus which costs £14 - £55 and takes 3h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bradford to Birmingham?

The fastest way to get from Bradford to Birmingham is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs £28 - £45.

Is there a direct bus between Bradford and Birmingham?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nelson Street N2 and arriving at Birmingham Coach Station station. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bradford and Birmingham?

No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Birmingham. However, there are services departing from Bradford Interchange and arriving at Birmingham New Street via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.

How far is it from Bradford to Birmingham?

The distance between Bradford and Birmingham is 124 miles. The road distance is 116.3 miles.

How do I travel from Bradford to Birmingham without a car?

The best way to get from Bradford to Birmingham without a car is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £60 - £100.

How long does it take to get from Bradford to Birmingham?

It takes approximately 2h 56m to get from Bradford to Birmingham, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bradford to Birmingham bus from?

Bradford to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Nelson Street N2 station.

Where do I catch the Bradford to Birmingham train from?

Bradford to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Leeds station.

Train or bus from Bradford to Birmingham?

The best way to get from Bradford to Birmingham is to train which takes 2h 56m and costs £60 - £100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £14 - £55 and takes 3h 50m.

Where does the Bradford to Birmingham bus arrive?

Bradford to Birmingham bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Birmingham Coach Station.

Where does the Bradford to Birmingham train arrive?

Bradford to Birmingham train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.

Can I drive from Bradford to Birmingham?

Yes, the driving distance between Bradford to Birmingham is 116 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Bradford to Birmingham.

How do I get a train ticket from Bradford to Birmingham?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Bradford to Birmingham?

Book your Bradford to Birmingham bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Bradford to Birmingham - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Bradford to Birmingham by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Leeds to Birmingham New Streettrain Edinburgh - Plymouth / ...
2h 56m
£64–96
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nelson Street N2 to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 131
3h 50m
£14–55
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoriatrain Leeds - Manchester Victoria / ...
2. Take the bus from Shudehill Interchange to Newhall Streetbus Ukn30 / ...
3h 22m
£25–45
Drive 115.6 mi
1. Drive from Bradford to Birminghamcar 115.6 mi
2h 15m
£29–41

Bradford to Birmingham by train

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Distance: 123.5 mi
Duration: 2h 56m

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

Cross Country operates a train from Leeds to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 1h 51m. Alternatively, National Express operates a bus from Nelson Street N2 to Birmingham Coach Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £23–55 and the journey takes 3h 50m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a day.

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