The average train between Middlesbrough and Bradford takes 2h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough to Bradford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Middlesbrough and Bradford. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Bradford at 5:31 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Bradford station via Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 17m.
Middlesbrough to Bradford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Bradford train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Bradford train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Bradford is 93.3 km. The road distance is 136 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Middlesbrough to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £26–50 and the journey takes 1h 30m.