Bradford Interchange facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bradford Interchange |
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| The car park and entrance | |
| Location | |
| Place | Bradford |
| Local authority | City of Bradford |
| Grid reference | SE165327 |
| Operations | |
| Station code | BDI |
| Managed by | Northern and Metro |
| Platforms in use | 4 |
| Live arrivals/departures and station information from National Rail | |
| Passenger Transport Executive | |
| PTE | West Yorkshire (Metro) |
| Zone | 3 |
| History | |
| 1850 | Opened as Bradford Exchange |
| 1973 | Resited south |
| 1983 | Renamed as Bradford Interchange |
| 2001 | Bus station rebuilt |
| National Rail - UK railway stations | |
| A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z | |
Bradford Interchange is a major transport hub in Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. It is one of two main railway stations in the city. The other is Bradford Forster Square.
This important building combines a railway station with a bus and coach station. It was designed in 1962 and opened in 1971. When it first opened, it was seen as a great example of European design. Most city centre bus services use the Interchange. You can also catch National Express coaches here. The railway station is served by Northern Rail. It is also the starting point for Grand Central trains to London King's Cross.
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History of Bradford Interchange
The station first opened in 1850. It was part of the Leeds and Bradford railway. Back then, it was known as Bradford Exchange. Over the years, the station has been rebuilt. The most recent major rebuild was the bus station part. This happened in the 1990s. In 1983, the station was renamed Bradford Interchange.
Exploring the Station Layout
The station has a unique design. The main concourse is on the ground floor. Both the bus station and the train station are on the first floor. You can reach them using escalators. The railway station is a 'terminus' station. This means trains arrive and then leave from the same direction.
Train and Bus Services
Train Services from Bradford Interchange
Trains from Bradford Interchange go to several places. You can travel to Leeds, Halifax, and Manchester Victoria. If you want to go on longer journeys, you usually change trains at Leeds. Grand Central Trains also run a direct service. This train goes all the way to London King's Cross.
Bus and Coach Services
Bradford Interchange is the main bus and coach station for the city. Buses run by First Bradford travel all over the city from here. You can also catch National Express coaches. These coaches take you to other cities across the country.
Images for kids
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The bus station concourse at Bradford Interchange
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The car park and entrance
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LMS Fairburn 2-6-4T 42072 at Bradford Exchange, 1966-67
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Internal view in 1961
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Platform view in 1961
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Bradford Interchange bus terminal c. 1998, taken from the footbridge that connected the platforms. The green signs indicate departure bays. Note Keighley & District, First Bradford Traveller and WYPTE liveried buses.
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British Rail Class 195 in service at Bradford Interchange
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Platforms one and two with trains for Kingston upon Hull and Ellesmere Port scheduled.
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