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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cardiff to Bradford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train Manchester Victoria - Leeds / ...
    4h 48m
    £86–147

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus Uk078
    7h 47m
    £28–50

  3. Bus via Manchester

    1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus bus Cpa
    2. Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Nelson Street N2bus bus 172
    6h 20m
    £42–100

  4. Drive 209.9 mi

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Bradfordcar car 209.9 mi
    4h 20m
    £52–74

  5. Fly Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane CWL - LBA
    7h 3m
    £61–169

  6. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane BRS - LBA
    7h 6m
    £67–185

  7. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane BRS - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    6h 15m
    £84–206

Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration5h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket£55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Bradford, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bradford Interchange via Manchester Piccadilly, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Manchester Victoria in around 4h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Nelson Street N2 via Manchester Central Coach Station in around 6h 20m.

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