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Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bradford (Yorkshire) Stations

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27

train journeys
per day

171

miles (275 kms)

4hrs 36 mins

fastest journey

04:35 / 00:45

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

6

operators run

7

routes

Trains from Cardiff Central (CDF) to Bradford (Yorkshire) Stations

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On a typical weekday there are 27 scheduled rail journeys between Cardiff Central and Bradford (Yorkshire) Stations , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 27 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Cardiff Central to Bradford (Yorkshire) Stations is approximately 171 miles (275 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 28 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, First TransPennine Express, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Central and Bradford (Yorkshire) Stations.

There are 7 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Cardiff Central to Bradford Interchange. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 36 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Cardiff Central to Bradford (Yorkshire) Stations

Journeys from Cardiff Central to Bradford (Yorkshire) Stations Today

  • Mon 17th Jun
    04:35
    5 hrs 16 mins 2 changes
    09:51
    Cardiff Central
    Bradford Interchange
    Cardiff Central to Bradford Interchange
  • Mon 17th Jun
    05:54
    4 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    10:30
    Cardiff Central
    Bradford Interchange
    Cardiff Central to Bradford Interchange
  • Mon 17th Jun
    06:53
    4 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    11:49
    Cardiff Central
    Bradford Interchange
    Cardiff Central to Bradford Interchange
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:17
    5 hrs 1 min 1 change
    12:18
    Cardiff Central
    Bradford Interchange
    Cardiff Central to Bradford Interchange
  • Mon 17th Jun
    07:55
    4 hrs 36 mins 2 changes
    12:31
    Cardiff Central
    Bradford Interchange
    Cardiff Central to Bradford Interchange
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:45
    4 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    13:31
    Cardiff Central
    Bradford Interchange
    Cardiff Central to Bradford Interchange
  • Mon 17th Jun
    08:49
    5 hrs 2 changes
    13:49
    Cardiff Central
    Bradford Interchange
    Cardiff Central to Bradford Interchange
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:50
    4 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    14:31
    Cardiff Central
    Bradford Interchange
    Cardiff Central to Bradford Interchange
  • Mon 17th Jun
    09:53
    4 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    14:49
    Cardiff Central
    Bradford Interchange
    Cardiff Central to Bradford Interchange
  • Mon 17th Jun
    10:45
    4 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    15:31
    Cardiff Central
    Bradford Interchange
    Cardiff Central to Bradford Interchange
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:25
    4 hrs 53 mins 1 change
    16:18
    Cardiff Central
    Bradford Interchange
    Cardiff Central to Bradford Interchange
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:50
    4 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    16:31
    Cardiff Central
    Bradford Interchange
    Cardiff Central to Bradford Interchange
  • Mon 17th Jun
    11:53
    5 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    16:57
    Cardiff Central
    Bradford Interchange
    Cardiff Central to Bradford Interchange
  • Mon 17th Jun
    12:54
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    17:31
    Cardiff Central
    Bradford Interchange
    Cardiff Central to Bradford Interchange
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:22
    4 hrs 56 mins 1 change
    18:18
    Cardiff Central
    Bradford Interchange
    Cardiff Central to Bradford Interchange
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:52
    4 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    18:31
    Cardiff Central
    Bradford Interchange
    Cardiff Central to Bradford Interchange
  • Mon 17th Jun
    13:56
    4 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    18:52
    Cardiff Central
    Bradford Interchange
    Cardiff Central to Bradford Interchange
  • Mon 17th Jun
    14:54
    4 hrs 55 mins 2 changes
    19:49
    Cardiff Central
    Bradford Interchange
    Cardiff Central to Bradford Interchange
  • Mon 17th Jun
    15:54
    4 hrs 37 mins 2 changes
    20:31
    Cardiff Central
    Bradford Interchange
    Cardiff Central to Bradford Interchange
  • Mon 17th Jun
    16:22
    4 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    21:18
    Cardiff Central
    Bradford Interchange
    Cardiff Central to Bradford Interchange

About Cardiff Central Station

Station name Cardiff Central (CDF)
Address Cardiff Central Station, Central Square, Cardiff, Cardiff, CF10 1EP
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:40 - 21:30
Saturday 05:40 - 21:30
Sunday 07:30 - 21:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
ATM Machine Available

About Bradford (Yorkshire) Stations Station

Station name Bradford (Yorkshire) Stations (17)
Address Bradford Interchange station, Bridge Street, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1TU
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:00 - 20:15
Tuesday 06:00 - 20:15
Wednesday 06:00 - 20:15
Thursday 06:00 - 20:15
Friday 06:00 - 20:15
Saturday 06:00 - 20:15
Sunday 08:00 - 20:15
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Cardiff Central and Bradford (Yorkshire) Stations

The travel time between Cardiff Central and Bradford (Yorkshire) Stations by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 28 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 36 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Cardiff Central and Bradford (Yorkshire) Stations vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 27 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:35, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:45.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Cardiff Central & Bradford (Yorkshire) Stations. owever, there are 27 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, First TransPennine Express, GWR are the main train operating companies running services between Cardiff Central and Bradford (Yorkshire) Stations.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Cardiff Central and Bradford (Yorkshire) Stations, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.