Bradford to Manchester Trains From £5.30*

A single trip from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoria can take anywhere from 55 minutes to 1 hour and fifteen minutes, and a train departs every 17 minutes. This means that even if you lie in at the weekend, you can make it to Manchester in no time.

The journey from Bradford takes you south through Yorkshire down into Greater Manchester. As your train rolls on, it’s possible to see glimpses of both counties’ industrial pasts, like canals and mills. You’ll know you’re near Manchester when you begin to see more red brick warehouses used in the city’s cotton-weaving industry in the 19th century, lending it the nickname ‘cottonopolis’.

Northern operates trains that span a wide geographical area in the North of England, comprising the Northeast, the Northwest, and Yorkshire and Humber regions. It’s an essential network serving urban, suburban and rural passengers, connecting major cities such as Newcastle, Leeds, York, and Manchester with smaller regional stations.

Departing from Bradford Interchange

Bradford Interchange is a more recent building than some of the UK’s more historic train stations. Opened in 1973, the station has a modern interior with four platforms. Generally, the station offers connections to Leeds, York, and Manchester via Northern alongside services to London Kings Cross via Grand Central Railways.

If you already know you’re going from Bradford to Manchester, it’s best to buy cheap train tickets early to avoid higher fares. If you have a Railcard, you can get an even bigger discount.

Main stops

There are generally seven stops from Bradford Interchange to Manchester Victoria. These are Low Moor, Halifax, Sowerby Bridge, Mytholmroyd, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden, and Rochdale.

It’s worth bearing in mind, however, that some stops are likely to change at any time for a number of reasons, including adverse weather conditions, train faults, or engineering works. It’s best to check before you leave to avoid disappointment.

Arriving at Manchester Victoria

Located on Hunts Bank in the North of the city, Manchester Victoria is one of the major train stations in the city. It acts as a mainline railway station alongside a Metrolink tram stop and major coach station, making connections to the rest of the city easy. It’s also only a 25-minute walk to Manchester Piccadilly, too. As well, purchasing a discounted ‘Plusbus’ ticket along with your train ticket allows for unlimited travel throughout the city.

The station was modernised in 2015, and ever since, the station has looked wonderful, with architecture harkening back to its Victorian past while still looking towards the city’s high-tech future.

Manchester is packed with things to see, do, drink, and eat. It has a range of great bars, restaurants, and high-end shops that are only a few minutes’ walk from the train station, with places like The Printworks, the Arndale Centre, and the Corn Exchange all super close. If you’re into live music, then Manchester Arena is close by.

Northern train classes

Standard Class: Comfortable seating and free Wi-Fi. There are also tables and power sockets for your devices.

Northern train travel advice

• Luggage: Maximum of three items of luggage. This goes up to two larger items and one smaller bag.
• Pets: Dogs, cats, and other small animals can travel for free. Dogs must be on a lead. Other animals must travel in carriers. There is a maximum of two pets per passenger.
• Bicycles: Bikes can be stored free of charge, but space is limited. There is no need to book a space.
• Children: Under 5’s can travel for free. Children aged 5 to 15 can save 50% on their tickets. Booking in advance using TrainPal helps ensure families can sit together. The Family & Friends Railcard offers up to 1/3 off family ticket costs.
• Passenger Assist: Assist passengers with boarding and alighting trains, help with entering and exiting stations, reserve seats, purchase tickets, and more.

*Information is subject to change. Please check the latest train timetable before your trip.