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There are 10 ways to get from Reading to Bradford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via London

    best
    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train Didcot Parkway - London Paddington / ...
    2. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    3h 50m
    £81–156

  2. Drive 195.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Reading to Bradfordcar car 195.1 mi
    3h 42m
    £48–69

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to 1 Bradford Nelson Streetbus bus Ukn02
    7h 45m
    £52–78

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    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
    5h 11m
    £101–361

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Reading to Sheffieldtrain train Reading - Newcastle / ...
    2. Take the train from Sheffield to Leedstrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
    4h 1m
    £109–164

  6. Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)

    1. Take the bus from Reading RailAir to Heathrow Terminal 2bus bus Ra1
    2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Nelson Street N2bus bus 467
    8h
    £67–133

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

    1. Take the train from Reading 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 59m
    £113–228

  8. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane LHR - LBA
    6h 48m
    £126–635

  9. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train

    1. Take the train from Reading to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane plane LHR - NCL
    3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain train
    5h 50m
    £111–406

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

    1. Take the train from Reading 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 38m
    £143–323

Reading to Bradford by train and subway

Calendar237Weekly Services
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket£81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 232.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a train from Reading to Bradford Interchange via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Reading RailAir to 1 Bradford Nelson Street via Heathrow Terminal 2 and London Heathrow Airport in around 7h 45m.

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