How much does a train ticket cost from Bradford to London?

The cheapest train tickets from Bradford to London start from £21. The average price for this train route is around £61. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Bradford to London?

The average train journey time from Bradford to London is 2h 57m, covering a distance of 171 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 32m and is operated by Grand Central .

Which train operators serve the Bradford to London route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day, including services from Grand Central , London North Eastern Railway .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bradford to London?

The earliest train from Bradford to London departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 19:15.

Which is the best train operator from Bradford to London?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Grand Central , with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Bradford to London?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Bradford to London?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Grand Central , with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Bradford to London?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway , with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Train Bradford to London from £23

Next train departures

Next departures from Bradford to London on 12 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:16	Bradford Forster Square	2h 44m	18:00	King's Cross	Cheapest
Train	15:16	Bradford Forster Square	2h 44m	18:00	King's Cross	Fastest
Train	07:57	Bradford Interchange	3h 17m	11:14	King's Cross	No tags
Train	15:16	Bradford Forster Square	2h 44m	18:00	King's Cross	No tags
Train	07:57	Bradford Interchange	3h 17m	11:14	King's Cross	No tags

Next departures from Bradford to London on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:28	Bradford Interchange	3h 19m	18:47	King's Cross	Cheapest
Train	15:16	Bradford Forster Square	2h 44m	18:00	King's Cross	Fastest
Train	08:43	Bradford Forster Square	2h 47m	11:30	King's Cross	No tags
Train	08:46	Bradford Interchange	3h 15m	12:01	King's Cross	No tags
Train	08:46	Bradford Interchange	3h 15m	12:01	King's Cross	No tags

Next departures from Bradford to London on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:35	Bradford Forster Square	2h 50m	20:25	King's Cross	Cheapest
Train	08:06	Low Moor	2h 37m	10:43	King's Cross	Fastest
Train	08:00	Bradford Interchange	2h 43m	10:43	King's Cross	No tags
Train	09:35	Bradford Forster Square	2h 49m	12:24	King's Cross	No tags
Train	08:00	Bradford Interchange	2h 43m	10:43	King's Cross	No tags

Next departures from Bradford to London on 15 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:41	Bradford Interchange	3h 3m	18:44	King's Cross	Cheapest
Train	09:03	Low Moor	2h 35m	11:38	King's Cross	Fastest
Train	07:37	Bradford Forster Square	2h 44m	10:21	King's Cross	No tags
Train	08:57	Bradford Interchange	2h 41m	11:38	King's Cross	No tags
Train	07:37	Bradford Forster Square	2h 44m	10:21	King's Cross	No tags

Next departures from Bradford to London on 16 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:41	Bradford Interchange	3h 3m	18:44	King's Cross	Cheapest
Train	09:03	Low Moor	2h 35m	11:38	King's Cross	Fastest
Train	07:37	Bradford Forster Square	2h 44m	10:21	King's Cross	No tags
Train	08:57	Bradford Interchange	2h 41m	11:38	King's Cross	No tags
Train	07:37	Bradford Forster Square	2h 44m	10:21	King's Cross	No tags

Next departures from Bradford to London on 17 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:47	Low Moor	2h 57m	18:44	King's Cross	Cheapest
Train	09:03	Low Moor	2h 35m	11:38	King's Cross	Fastest
Train	07:37	Bradford Forster Square	2h 44m	10:21	King's Cross	No tags
Train	08:57	Bradford Interchange	2h 41m	11:38	King's Cross	No tags
Train	07:37	Bradford Forster Square	2h 44m	10:21	King's Cross	No tags

Next departures from Bradford to London on 18 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:41	Bradford Interchange	3h 3m	18:44	King's Cross	Cheapest
Train	09:03	Low Moor	2h 35m	11:38	King's Cross	Fastest
Train	07:37	Bradford Forster Square	2h 44m	10:21	King's Cross	No tags
Train	08:57	Bradford Interchange	2h 41m	11:38	King's Cross	No tags
Train	07:37	Bradford Forster Square	2h 44m	10:21	King's Cross	No tags

Next departures from Bradford to London on 19 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	15:41	Bradford Interchange	3h 3m	18:44	King's Cross	Cheapest
Train	09:03	Low Moor	2h 35m	11:38	King's Cross	Fastest
Train	07:37	Bradford Forster Square	2h 44m	10:21	King's Cross	No tags
Train	08:57	Bradford Interchange	2h 41m	11:38	King's Cross	No tags
Train	07:37	Bradford Forster Square	2h 44m	10:21	King's Cross	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Bradford to London

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach London. The journey takes about 3 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just £13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

3h 50mAverage duration

172 milesDistance

12kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£6 - £57	Average duration6h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£21 - £329	Average duration2h 57m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£13 - £37	Average duration3h 50m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Grand Central

5/57 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4

WiFi4

London North Eastern Railway

4/531 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness4.5

WiFi5

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Bradford to London by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Bradford to London?
The cheapest train tickets from Bradford to London start from £21. The average price for this train route is around £61. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Bradford to London?
The average train journey time from Bradford to London is 2h 57m, covering a distance of 171 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 32m and is operated by Grand Central.
Which train operators serve the Bradford to London route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day, including services from Grand Central, London North Eastern Railway.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Bradford to London?
The earliest train from Bradford to London departs at 07:04. And the latest train departs at 19:15.
Which is the best train operator from Bradford to London?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Grand Central, with an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Bradford to London?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator London North Eastern Railway has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Bradford to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Grand Central, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Bradford to London?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is London North Eastern Railway, with a cleanliness rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

10/12

£56

11/12

£34

Today

£68

13/12

£23

14/12

£44

15/12

£34

16/12

£51

17/12

£44

The cheapest trip from Bradford to London was searched and found on 13 Dec 2025 with a price of £23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Bradford to London as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £23 to £318 for a train ticket from Bradford to London based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £23, which is on 2025-12-13.

Usually London North Eastern Railway will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.