LNER is to double the number of Azuma weekday services between Bradford Forster Square and London King's Cross.

It will kick off from Monday, May 18.

David Horne, Managing Director at LNER, said: “We are excited to be doubling our weekday services between Bradford and London thanks to the introduction of our state-of-the-art Azuma fleet.

“Home to two UNESCO World Heritage sites, beautiful countryside and a rich mix of cultures, Bradford is a fantastic destination and we are delighted that these new services will make it even easier for people to come and enjoy everything the region has to offer.

“Our extra Azuma services will give businesses in Bradford a boost to connectivity both with the capital and destinations along our East Coast route.”

Tickets for the new weekday services will be on sale from Friday.

New services - Monday to Friday

Bradford Forster Square – departing 8.43 – arriving at London King’s Cross 11.31

London King’s Cross – departing 16.33 – arriving at Bradford Forster Square 19.29

Existing direct LNER services

Monday to Friday:

Bradford Forster Square – departing 6.30 - arriving at London King’s Cross 8.59

London King’s Cross – departing 18.33 - arriving at Bradford Forster Square 21.29

Saturday

Bradford Forster Square – departing 6.30 - arriving at London King’s Cross 9.01

London King’s Cross – departing 19.33 – arriving at Bradford Forster Square 22.20