Southampton to Bradford by train

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Overview: trains from Southampton to Bradford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Southampton to Bradford, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:52 View journey
Last train 23:00 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 4hr 50m View journey
Distance (km) 317
Trains / day 41 View all
Cheapest journey CA$172.25 View journey
Avg journey time 5hr 44m
Train operators 19

Travelling by train from Southampton to Bradford

Ready to travel from Southampton to Bradford by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train travel between Southampton and Bradford: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Southampton to Bradford:

  • Cheapest tickets: CA$172.25

  • Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

  • Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 5 months in advance.

Southampton to Bradford departure frequency and train timetable

With 41 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 16 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 04:52 and the last one is at 23:00. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:09, with the last one at 22:55.

Average train travel time and distance from Southampton to Bradford

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 4 hours and 50 minutes, spanning 317 kilometres in total.

How far in advance Southampton and Bradford tickets go on sale

Tickets for travel between Southampton and Bradford are available 5 months in advance. To be notified by email when a certain travel date goes on sale, set up a booking alert.

Making your Southampton to Bradford travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Bradford.

FAQs about the train journey from Southampton to Bradford

Want to know more about your journey from Southampton to Bradford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey from Southampton to Bradford covers 317 kilometres in total.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.