How to travel from Belfast to Bradford, United Kingdom
The distance between Belfast and Bradford is around 305km (189 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 60m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Belfast to Bradford by ferry, 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 Bradford → Belfast if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Leeds Bradford (LBA).
- Duration1h 60m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost£125($150)
Aer Lingus
4 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Bradford Interchange Bridge Street.
- Duration11h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£39($46)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Manchester Victoria and then to Bradford Interchange.
- Duration8h 40m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost£100($120)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Bradford.
- Duration6h 30m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£60($71)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Belfast and Bradford
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Belfast to Bradford by ferry, train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around £39 ($46) and will take around 11h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £125 ($150).
The distance between Belfast and Bradford is around 305km (189 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 286km (178 miles)
It takes around 8h 40m to get from Belfast and Bradford by ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Belfast to Bradford is to fly which takes around 1h 60m and will set you back approx £125 ($150).
The cheapest way to travel between Belfast and Bradford is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around £39 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Belfast and Bradford. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Leeds Bradford (LBA). instead which will take 1h 60m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Belfast and Bradford. We recommend that you fly from Belfast City (BHD) to Leeds Bradford (LBA). instead which will take 1h 60m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Belfast and Bradford. Flights depart from Belfast City (BHD) and arrive at Leeds Bradford (LBA). The flight takes around 1h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Belfast and Bradford with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 10m.
Aer Lingus fly between Belfast and Bradford. Flights depart from Belfast City (BHD) and and arrive into Leeds Bradford (LBA). These flights usually take around 1h 10m.
The flight from Belfast to Bradford typically takes around 1h 10m. Flights depart from Belfast City (BHD) and and arrive into Leeds Bradford (LBA).
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Belfast to Bradford. We recommend that you take a ferry to Isle of Man Douglas and then to Liverpool then take the train to Manchester Victoria and then to Bradford Interchange. instead which will take 8h 40m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Belfast to Bradford is to take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 8h 40m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Belfast and Bradford
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 4 similar | 1h 60m | £125($150) | hourly | 305km (189 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 2h 30m | £140($165) | hourly | 361km (225 miles) |
| Fly to Manchester (MAN), Train | 2h 55m | £90($105) | hourly | 410km (255 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), train | 2h 60m | £115($135) | hourly | 375km (233 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), train | 3h 30m | £120($140) | hourly | 424km (263 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 11h 10m | £39($46) | once daily | 632km (393 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 8h 40m | £100($120) | 3 times a week | 353km (220 miles) |
| Ferry, Bus and Train | 8h 35m | £115($135) | once daily | 609km (378 miles) |
| Bus, Ferry and Train | 10h 25m | £225($265) | 4 times a day | 551km (343 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 6h 30m | £60($71) | every 4 hours | 421km (262 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Belfast and Bradford
Train operators
First ScotRail Service
Transport for Wales
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Isle of Man Steam Packet Company
Stena Line
Irish Ferries
Bus companies
Dodds of Troon
Scottish Citylink
Airports near Bradford
The following major airports near Bradford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Bradford
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 59km (37 miles) from Bradford
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from Bradford