Trains from Colchester to Bradford

Colchester to Bradford train information

• Find your ticket on gopili to identify the different operators for your train connecting Colchester (East of England) to Bradford (Yorkshire and the Humber England). The services on board may vary depending on the rail operator.
• The duration to travel to Bradford from Colchester can change depending if the train is direct or with changes. There are 172 miles between both cities.
• Depending how long in advance you buy your ticket or the day and hour of travel, the price of the ticket may vary.

Best prices for Colchester to Bradford train tickets

Colchester - Bradford prices calendar

Find the cheapest tickets to travel from Colchester to Bradford by train, bus, ride sharing and plane.

Best prices for Colchester to Bradford trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Colchester and Bradford by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Bradford to Colchester and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

Discount Colchester - Bradford train tickets

The easiest way to pay less on your Colchester Bradford train ticket is probably to buy a railcard. While regional railcards are available in some areas, National railcards enable you to spend less on most rail fares across the UK. Everyone is eligible to at least a certain railcard, even non-UK residents. National railcards available: 16-25 discount card, Senior railcard, Two together discount card, Family and Friends railcard and Disabled persons discount card.

When getting a railcard, the idea is to make savings after several trips. But is it really relevant when taking the train from Colchester to Bradford? Grab your calculator, taking into account:

A = the railcard cost (i.e.: £30)

B = average discount offered by the railcard (i.e.: 34%)

C = average fare for a Colchester Bradford ticket (i.e.: £50.00)(1)

Start by dividing A by B: this will show you the budget from which the card will be worthwile. Then divide that number by C. You will see the average number of trips needed per year to start saving money.

In our example, A/B = £30/34% = £88.00. Then, 88/£50.00 = 1.76. Your railcard will be worth the investment after on average 2 trips from Colchester to Bradford (one way journey).

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most train fares, so you will save 1/3 on most rail fares.

⁽¹⁾Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey