There are 5 ways to get from Wales to Bradford by train, bus, or car
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Train via Manchester
best- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadillytrain Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain Manchester Victoria - Leeds / ...
4h 48m£85–146Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cardiff North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus Uk078
7h 47m£29–50Bus via Manchester
- Take the bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Stationbus Cpa
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Nelson Street N2bus 172
6h 20m£42–100Drive 209.9 mi
- Drive from Cardiff to Bradfordcar 209.9 mi
4h 20m£51–74Train
- Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkwaytrain Swansea - London Paddington / ...
- Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Leedstrain Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
5h 11m£116–185
Wales to Bradford by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wales to Bradford is to bus which costs £29 - £50 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Wales to Bradford is to drive which takes 4h 20m and costs £50 - £75.
No, there is no direct bus from Wales to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Sophia Gardens and arriving at Nelson Street N2 via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Wales 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.
The distance between Wales and Bradford is 210 miles. The road distance is 211.1 miles.
The best way to get from Wales to Bradford without a car is to train via Manchester which takes 4h 48m and costs £85 - £150.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Wales to Bradford, including transfers.
Wales to Bradford bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Wales to Bradford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
The best way to get from Wales to Bradford is to train via Manchester which takes 4h 48m and costs £85 - £150. Alternatively, you can bus via Manchester, which costs £40 - £100 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between 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.
- Phone
- 03333 211 202
- Website
- tfw.wales
Train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £65–120
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- £13–23
- Website
- https://tfw.wales/
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £16–29
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 7000 125
- [email protected]
- Website
- gwr.com
Train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Parkway
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–29
- Website
- https://www.gwr.com/
- Phone
- +44 3447 369 123
- [email protected]
- Website
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk
Train from Bristol Parkway to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £100–150
- Website
- https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Sophia Gardens to Manchester Central Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- £35–85
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to Nelson Street N2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £7–17
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Cardiff North Road to Leeds City Bus & Coach Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- £29–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Wales to Bradford bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
Wales to Bradford train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wales to Bradford is 211 miles. It takes approximately 4h 20m to drive from Wales to Bradford.
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