How to travel from Barnstaple to Bradford, United Kingdom

The distance between Barnstaple and Bradford is around 480km (299 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Barnstaple to Bradford by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BradfordBarnstaple if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Leeds.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £175($210)
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Train

Take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Leeds.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £150($175)
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Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bond St and then to Bradford Interchange station.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £35($41)

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Drive

Drive to Bradford.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Distance480km (299 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Barnstaple and Bradford

There are several options for getting from Barnstaple to Bradford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £21 ($25) and will take around 8h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £84 ($100).

The distance between Barnstaple and Bradford is around 480km (299 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 340km (211 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Barnstaple and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Barnstaple to Bradford is to drive which takes around 4h 55m and will set you back approx £84 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Barnstaple and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £21 ($25) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Barnstaple and Bradford. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Barnstaple to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Exeter St Davids and Leeds. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Barnstaple and Bradford. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Barnstaple and Bradford. It typically takes around 8h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Barnstaple to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol Bond St. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 45m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Barnstaple and Bradford. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 8h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Barnstaple to Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids and then to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Leeds. instead which will take 5h 35m.

The closest major airport to Bradford is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Bradford. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Barnstaple and Bradford. The distance is around 480km (299 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Barnstaple to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around £150 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Barnstaple and Bradford

Transport options from Barnstaple to Bradford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
5h 35m
£175($210)
once daily803km (499 miles)
Train
5h 55m
£150($175)
every 3 hours526km (327 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 45m
£35($41)
3 times a week506km (314 miles)
Bus via Bristol Bus & Coach Station8h 45m
£21($25)
once daily505km (314 miles)
Drive
4h 55m
£84($100)
on demand480km (299 miles)

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Airports near Bradford

The following major airports near Bradford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Bradford
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Bradford
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Bradford