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From Bradford Interchange to London Kings Cross, take the fastest train in 2h 43m, typically 2h 59m. Daily, 37 trains depart from Bradford Interchange, with the first at 00:26 and the last at 21:08. During Off-Peak times starting at 09:30 on weekdays, enjoy a quieter space with fewer people. Check real-time updates for train times, delays, and cancellations. We save you time, effort, and money.
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| Departs | Arrives | Status | Duration | Operator | ||
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06:30 Bradford Interchange | 09:30 London Kings Cross | On time | 3h | Northern | Find tickets | |
06:59 Bradford Interchange | 10:07 London Kings Cross | On time | 3h 8m | Grand Central | Find tickets | |
07:07 Bradford Interchange | 09:59 London Kings Cross | On time | 2h 52m | Northern | Find tickets | |
07:38 Bradford Interchange | 10:31 London Kings Cross | On time | 2h 53m | Northern | Find tickets | |
07:57 Bradford Interchange | 11:14 London Kings Cross | On time | 3h 17m | Grand Central | Find tickets |
Effortlessly plan your journey from Bradford Interchange to London Kings Cross. Discover the earliest and latest train times, departure and arrival stations, distance, travel duration, and pricing options to enhance your trip.
| First train | 00:26 |
|---|---|
| Last train | 21:08 |
| Departure station | Bradford Interchange |
| Arrival station | London Kings Cross |
| Distance | 170 miles (274 km) |
| Journey time | From 2h 43m |
| Price | From £10.50 |
| Train operators | Northern, Grand Central, East Midlands Railway |
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Whether you’re catching a business meeting or a show, you can make it from Bradford Interchange to London King’s Cross in just around 3 hours and 15 minutes on board a direct Grand Central train.
Enjoy a mix of West Yorkshire’s industrial heritage and green countryside aboard your Bradford to London train as you journey south, passing mills and terraces, wooded valleys and river views.
With London King’s Cross its gateway to the capital, Grand Central is an open-access rail operator running two direct routes from London, with a West Yorkshire service to Bradford and a North East service to Sunderland.
Just south of Bradford city centre and a short walk from Centenary Square and St George’s Hall, Bradford Interchange offers seamless access to both rail and bus services. The station is easily reached on foot, by taxi, or local bus, and is only a ten-minute walk from the city’s other main station, Bradford Forster Square.
From Bradford Interchange, there are direct Northern and Grand Central services to London King’s Cross, Leeds, York, Hull, Manchester and Chester. There are also frequent connections to regional destinations, such as Halifax, Huddersfield, Preston and Blackpool.
Managed by Northern, Bradford Interchange features step-free access to all platforms and comfortable waiting areas, as well as shops and refreshment outlets, allowing you to board your Bradford Interchange to London King’s Cross train in both comfort and in style.
Depending on the route and operator, you’ll pass through key stops on board your Bradford to London train, including Low Moor, Halifax, Brighouse, Mirfield, Wakefield Kirkgate, Pontefract Monkhill and Doncaster.
Arriving into London King’s Cross station, you’ll find yourself at one of the capital’s busiest and most iconic stations. Located on Euston Road and just a short walk away from St Pancras International, it’s an easy connection to the Eurostar as well as five major Underground lines – the Circle, Metropolitan, Northern, Piccadilly, and Victoria lines – and a great starting point from which to discover London and beyond.
From King’s Cross station, you’re ideally positioned to explore the lively and recently regenerated King’s Cross neighbourhood. Stroll over to Granary Square with its playful fountains, browse the boutique shops and stylish cafés at Coal Drops Yard, or dive into the treasures of the nearby British Library. Harry Potter fans can visit the famous Platform 9¾, while history and architecture lovers can enjoy the grand façade of St Pancras Renaissance Hotel right next door.
Make the most of your Bradford to London train journey and find out everything you need to know before you travel – from luggage and bikes to children, pets and accessibility support.
*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.
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