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

The cheapest way to get from Cardiff to Bradford is to bus which costs £28 - £55 and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cardiff to Bradford is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £50 - £75.

Is there a direct bus between Cardiff and Bradford?

No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Little Germany X via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Cardiff and Bradford?

No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central and arriving at Bradford Interchange via Piccadilly and Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.

How far is it from Cardiff to Bradford?

The distance between Cardiff and Bradford is 210 miles. The road distance is 211.1 miles.

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

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bradford without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 4h 48m and costs £80 - £150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Cardiff to Bradford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bradford bus from?

Cardiff to Bradford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.

Where do I catch the Cardiff to Bradford train from?

Cardiff to Bradford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.

Train, bus or fly from Cardiff to Bradford?

The best way to get from Cardiff to Bradford is to train via Manchester which takes 4h 48m and costs £80 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £28 - £55 and takes 7h 23m, you could also fly, which costs £65 - £150 and takes 6h 55m.

Where does the Cardiff to Bradford bus arrive?

Cardiff to Bradford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bus Station.

Where does the Cardiff to Bradford train arrive?

Cardiff to Bradford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Can I drive from Cardiff to Bradford?

Yes, the driving distance between Cardiff to Bradford is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Cardiff to Bradford.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Bradford?

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Cardiff to Bradford - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train via Manchester
best
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain Manchester Victoria - Leeds / ...
4h 48m
£84–143
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Bus Stationbus 202 / ...
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk070 / ...
7h 23m
£28–55
Drive 209.9 mi
1. Drive from Cardiff to Bradfordcar 209.9 mi
4h 20m
£51–74
Fly Cardiff Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane CWL - LBA
6h 55m
£66–148
Train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 14m
£116–185
Bus via Birmingham
1. Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Birmingham Coach Stationbus 111 / ...
2. Take the bus from Birmingham Coach Station to Nelson Street N2bus 131
8h 5m
£49–121
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane BRS - LBA
7h 10m
£67–154
Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL)plane BRS - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
6h 18m
£82–205

Cardiff to Bradford by train and tram

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4h 48mAverage Duration

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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 Little Germany X via Bristol Bus Station and Leeds City Bus Station in around 7h 23m.

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