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

The cheapest train tickets from York to Bradford start from £9. The average price for this train route is around £15. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from York to Bradford?

The average train journey time from York to Bradford is 52m, covering a distance of 30 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 51m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators serve the York to Bradford route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.

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

The earliest train from York to Bradford departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 21:23.

Train York to Bradford from £10

Next train departures

Next departures from York to Bradford on 14 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:18	York	1h 13m	09:31	Bradford Interchange	Cheapest
Train	15:23	York	51m	16:14	Bradford Interchange	Fastest
Train	09:22	York	52m	10:14	Bradford Interchange	No tags
Train	16:23	York	51m	17:14	Bradford Interchange	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from York to Bradford

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Bradford. The journey takes about 52 minutes and with fares starting at just £9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

52mAverage duration

30 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £9	Average duration2h 5m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£9 - £27	Average duration52m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£5 - £5	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Train Companies

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

Based on 26 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Northern ticket prices on this trip start at £9

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from York to Bradford 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 York to Bradford?
The cheapest train tickets from York to Bradford start from £9. The average price for this train route is around £15. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from York to Bradford?
The average train journey time from York to Bradford is 52m, covering a distance of 30 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 51m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the York to Bradford route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 3 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from York to Bradford?
The earliest train from York to Bradford departs at 07:10. And the latest train departs at 21:23.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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

Best price found

11/12

£12

12/12

£10

Today

£10

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£10

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No data

16/12

£10

17/12

£10

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£10

The cheapest trip from York to Bradford was searched and found on 14 Dec 2025 with a price of £10

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

You can expect to pay from £10 to £25 for a train ticket from York to Bradford based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £10, which is on 2025-12-14.