From Carlisle to Bradford by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Carlisle to Bradford by train. With 17 trains per day, you will have various options to choose from. Read on for details on the quickest routes, total travel distance, tips on saving money on tickets and more.

Train cost for travel between Carlisle and Bradford

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is AU$40.15, but can go to when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 5 and a half months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Carlisle to Bradford daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Bradford on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 17 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 01:41: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:45: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:44: departure of first train on weekends

  • 21:24: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 28 minutes: frequency of train departures

Train travel time and distance from Carlisle to Bradford

Trains can complete this route in as little as 2 hours and 27 minutes. The total distance travelled is 144 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Carlisle to Bradford trains

Tickets for travel to Bradford along this route are available for purchase 5 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Maximising your travels to Bradford

For a smooth travel experience, explore our help articles. Start planning your holiday and explore travel ideas in our city guide: Bradford.

Frequently asked questions

What’s the distance from Carlisle to Bradford by train?

The train route from Carlisle to Bradford covers 144 kilometres.

How much does it cost to go from Carlisle to Bradford by train?

The cheapest fare for this route is AU$40.15. When booking 30 days in advance, tickets cost . A ticket bought 7 days before travel typically costs .

How far in advance can I book my Carlisle to Bradford train tickets?

Tickets for this route go on sale 5 and a half months in advance of the departure date.

What’s the travel time from Carlisle to Bradford by train?

The fastest journey time is 2 hours and 27 minutes.