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The cheapest and fastest trains from Sheffield to Bradford
Showing times and prices for 05 Nov
Cheapest price
$14
Average price
$20
Fastest journey
1 h 10 m
Average duration
1 h 25 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
49 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Sheffield to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Sheffield to Bradford will cost around $20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $14.
Fast trains
To travel from Sheffield to Bradford you need to make at least one change.
Y01675 · Y0456708:16AM1h50
Sheffield station (SHF)10:06AMBradford Forster Square (BDQ)
$141One-way
1 change
Y02069 · W4895708:19AM1h29
Sheffield station (SHF)09:48AMBradford Interchange (BDI)
$181One-way
1 change
Y02071 · Y0533809:18AM1h30
Sheffield station (SHF)10:48AMBradford Interchange (BDI)
$181One-way
1 change
Y02230 · Y0241008:48AM1h28
Sheffield station (SHF)10:16AMBradford Interchange (BDI)
$231One-way
1 change
C23647+W4895708:22AM1h26
Sheffield station (SHF)09:48AMBradford Interchange (BDI)
$231One-way
1 change
C23650+Y0535809:21AM1h10
Sheffield station (SHF)10:31AMBradford Interchange (BDI)
$231One-way
1 change
C23647+W4895708:22AM1h26
Sheffield station (SHF)09:48AMBradford Interchange (BDI)
$231One-way
1 change
Y02230 · Y0241008:48AM1h28
Sheffield station (SHF)10:16AMBradford Interchange (BDI)
$231One-way
1 change
Y02069 · W4895708:19AM1h29
Sheffield station (SHF)09:48AMBradford Interchange (BDI)
$181One-way
1 change
Y02071 · Y0533809:18AM1h30
Sheffield station (SHF)10:48AMBradford Interchange (BDI)
$181One-way
1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Sheffield to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Sheffield to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $8, and a train costs an average of $7.
Distance: 49 km
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Live departures
Sheffield to Bradford train times
Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, 5 November
Last updated at 8:20 pm
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Y01675 · Y04567 | On time 8:16 am Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h50 | 10:06 am Bradford Forster Square (BDQ) | 1 change | |
| Y02069 · W48957 | On time 8:19 am Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h29 | 9:48 am Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
| C23647+W48957 | On time 8:22 am Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h26 | 9:48 am Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
| Y02230 · Y02410 | On time 8:48 am Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h28 | 10:16 am Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
| Y02071 · Y05338 | On time 9:18 am Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h30 | 10:48 am Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
| C23650+Y05358 | On time 9:21 am Sheffield station (SHF) | 1h10 | 10:31 am Bradford Interchange (BDI) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Sheffield to Bradford
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Sheffield to Bradford run on average 6 times per day, taking around 1h 9m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $7 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 49 km |
Average train duration 1h 9m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 1h 24m |
First train 05:15 |
Last train 22:36 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country from Sheffield to Bradford trainsNorthern Rail (3), CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains, Cross Country trains will get you between Sheffield and Bradford from $7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 30m
Cheapest Price
$5
Northern Rail (3) frequency
4 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
CrossCountry
About
CrossCountry is a fast-speed train operator in the United Kingdom, offering both express and regional services across the country. Express services, such as the CrossCountry Voyager and XC Trains, provide quick and comfortable journeys with amenities like free Wi-Fi, power sockets, and a selection of snacks and drinks. Regional services, including the CrossCountry Regional and Regional Express, make more local stops for a leisurely trip. Ticket options include Standard Class and First Class, as well as Advance, Anytime, and Off-Peak fares to suit different budgets and schedules. Popular routes include London to Birmingham, Manchester to Edinburgh, and Bristol to Reading.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 14m
Cheapest Price
$24
CrossCountry frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 pieces of luggage included in ticket price
Luggage storage
Overhead racks and luggage storage areas at ends of carriages
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund provided for canceled services
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks on some routes
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available for additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces and accessible toilets available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free, larger dogs require ticket
Quiet zone
east_midlands_trains
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 45m
Cheapest Price
$92
east_midlands_trains frequency
10 a day
Cross Country
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
1h 12m
Cheapest Price
$58
Cross Country frequency
14 a day
FAQs: Sheffield to Bradford train
FAQs: Travel by train from Sheffield to Bradford easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Sheffield to Bradford.
Cheap train tickets from Sheffield to Bradford can start from as little as $10 when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Sheffield to Bradford is $17; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
On average the Sheffield to Bradford train travel time is 1 h 9 min for the 49 km long journey, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.
The first train from Sheffield to Bradford leaves at 5: 15am. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The last train from Sheffield to Bradford leaves at 10: 18pm.
There are 6 trains a day from Sheffield to Bradford which require at least one change with Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains or Cross Country. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.
For the journey from Sheffield to Bradford you can take a train with Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, east_midlands_trains or Cross Country. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services to Bradford from Sheffield on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
A day trip to Bradford from Sheffield is worth doing with a journey time of 1 h 9 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month to travel from Sheffield to Bradford by train is March.
You have options as you can travel from Sheffield to Bradford 2 different ways: train or coach.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Sheffield and Bradford
Sheffield
Bradford
The major train station for departures in Sheffield is Meadowhall. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Meadowhall for your trip from Sheffield to Bradford.
Meadowhall
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingAccessibilityWCLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 20:15 Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 09:00 - 19:30
Distance to city center
5 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
WC
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Meadowhall
- Onward travel information: Bus station immediately next to train station. Supertram also available, journeys include Sheffield Stadium. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Stand C3 in the Meadowhall Interchange Station
- Metro: Tram stop at station
Sheffield
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar RentalInformation Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 22:50 Saturday 05:00 - 22:50 Sunday 07:45 - 23:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 1, Platform 2/3, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8. The National key toilets are located on the Main Concourse, Platform 5 and Platform 6/8; these toilets are operated by a radar key. The radar key is available from the Customer Reception upon request.
- National key toilets: Yes
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Cycle hub located at station entrance (next to taxi rank). Additional stands available on Platform 6.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
Public transport options for Sheffield
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at Bus Stand E5 or E6 in the Bus station.
Woodhouse
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
7 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no access problems for disabled or wheelchair users onto platform 1 Sheffield bound. Unfortunately no access onto platform 2 due to stepped footbridge.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Woodhouse
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick up/Drop-off in the bus bays on the railway bridge.
The major train station for arrivals in Bradford is Bradford Forster Square. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Bradford Forster Square for your journey to Bradford from Sheffield.
Bradford Forster Square
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Saturday 06:10 - 19:00 Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 08:45 - 18:00
Parking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Scooter Friendly Station - There is level access to all the platforms and ramps are available. Lift available 06:00 - 19:00 Monday to Saturday, 09:00 - 18:00 Sunday, however there is an alternative accessible route without having to use lift.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Bradford Forster Square
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at station front on St Blaise Way adjacent to service bus stop (25702).
Bradford Interchange
Amenities at train station
ShoppingParkingDiningATMAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rentalinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 08:00 - 20:15
Parking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - There is level access to all the platforms and a wheelchair is available if pre-booked via 0800 138 5560, or by asking for help at the Station Supervisors office next to platform 1. There are also escalators and lifts available from the bus station below up to the rail station. Please note that escalators and lifts are not operated by Northern or Network Rail.
- Accessible public telephones: in the interchange
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
WC
- Toilets Location: Toilets and accessible toilets are available at the bus and coach Interchange next to the rail station.
- Baby changing facilities: No
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Bradford Interchange
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at parcels bay adjacent to Platform 1, through the red gate.
Frizinghall
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Distance to city center
3 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via the road and a ramp. Step free access from car park to platforms
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Frizinghall
- Onward travel information: There is a bus stop close to the station. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Replacement transport will pick up/drop off by the car park entrance on Frizinghall Road
- Metro: 0113 245 7676
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