Leicester to Bradford by train

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Overview: trains from Leicester to Bradford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Leicester 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 00:32 View journey
Last train 23:46 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 2hr 20m View journey
Distance (km) 136
Trains / day 65 View all
Cheapest journey €28.59 View journey
Avg journey time 3hr 33m
Train operators 11

From Leicester to Bradford by train

Opt for comfortable, green travel and choose to go from Leicester to Bradford by train. With 65 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.

Cost of train tickets between Leicester and Bradford

The cheapest train tickets from Leicester to Bradford start at €28.59. If you book a month in advance, tickets cost, on average, . If you wait until a week in advance, expect tickets to be around .

Pro tip: The best way to save on tickets from Leicester to Bradford is by booking in advance. Keep in mind that tickets for this route go on sale 3 months before the travel date. So if you want to save on your booking, be sure to lock in your tickets as early as possible.

Train schedule for travel between Leicester and Bradford

While frequency of trains along this line depends on the day of the week, on average, 65 trains make this journey of 136 kilometres each day. The first weekday departure from Leicester is at 06:15 on weekdays. The last scheduled train during the week departs at 21:11.

During the weekend, 00:32 is the earliest scheduled departure, and 23:46 is the last. Throughout the day, trains typically depart every 9 minutes.

Leicester to Bradford train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 136 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 2 hours and 20 minutes.

When are tickets between Leicester and Bradford available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Leicester and Bradford can be purchased 3 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

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.

FAQs about the train journey from Leicester to Bradford

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

The distance between Leicester and Bradford is 136 kilometres.

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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.