What is the best way to travel from Darlington to Bradford?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains and Carpool to Bradford from Darlington. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Bradford from Darlington?
You can reach Bradford with just £26 by taking a Train from CrossCountry, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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CrossCountry1h 54m012:13DarlingtonCentral Station14:07BradfordForster Square Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 12:13:00 to Forster Square Station, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 14:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 54m
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TransPennine Express1h 32m012:35DarlingtonCentral Station14:07BradfordForster Square Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 12:35:00 to Forster Square Station, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 14:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 32m
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What are the fastest trips from Darlington to Bradford?
You can get to Bradford from Darlington in just 1h 32m with a Train from TransPennine Express. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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TransPennine Express1h 32m012:35DarlingtonCentral Station14:07BradfordForster Square Station0EconomyA Train from TransPennine Express goes from Central Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 12:35:00 to Forster Square Station, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 14:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 32m
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CrossCountry1h 54m012:13DarlingtonCentral Station14:07BradfordForster Square Station0EconomyA Train from CrossCountry goes from Central Station, Darlington (United Kingdom) at 15/12/2025 12:13:00 to Forster Square Station, Bradford (United Kingdom) arriving at 15/12/2025 14:07:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 54m
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Bus from Darlington to Bradford
What are the most popular stations in Darlington and Bradford?
In Darlington, you will usually depart from Central Station, Central Coach Station or Dinsdale Train Station, while in Bradford you will be arriving at Interchange, Apperley Bridge Rail Station or Forster Square Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Bradford from Darlington? With 2 connections between 2 Train and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Darlington and Bradford, you can pay as low as £26 with a Train from CrossCountry.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from TransPennine Express: you will get to Bradford in just 1h 32m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Darlington and Bradford are CrossCountry and TransPennine Express, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Darlington and Bradford is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Durham Tees Valley Airport or to Shipley, and look at flights from Durham Tees Valley Airport, and landing at Leeds Bradford Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Darlington to Bradford?
The most popular companies between Darlington and Bradford, are CrossCountry and TransPennine Express. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Train companies: CrossCountry and TransPennine Express
All you need to know when you travel from Darlington to Bradford
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Darlington to Bradford. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Darlington to Bradford
How can I reach Bradford from Darlington?
Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Train and Carpool, with which you can get to Bradford from Darlington.
How far is Bradford from Darlington?
The distance between Darlington and Bradford is 81.9 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Darlington and Bradford?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 2 kgs of CO2, a train 3 kgs, a car 14 kgs, and a flight 20 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Darlington to Bradford?
You can get to Bradford with just £26 by taking a Train from CrossCountry.
What is the fastest way to get from Darlington to Bradford?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Bradford in just 1h 32m with a Train from TransPennine Express.
More routes to Darlington and to Bradford
Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Darlington and to Bradford. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
- Trips to Darlington
- Birmingham to Darlington
- Leeds to Darlington
- London to Darlington
- Newcastle upon Tyne to Darlington
- Sheffield to Darlington
- Trips to Bradford
- Aberdeen to Bradford
- Birmingham to Bradford
- Bristol to Bradford
- Dover to Bradford
- Exeter to Bradford
- Leeds to Bradford
- Leicester to Bradford
- London Gatwick Airport to Bradford
- London Heathrow Airport to Bradford
- Luton to Bradford
- Milton Keynes to Bradford
- Newcastle upon Tyne to Bradford
- Northampton to Bradford
- Nottingham to Bradford
- Stoke-on-Trent to Bradford

