The distance between Bradford and Bournemouth is around 412km (256 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bradford to Bournemouth 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 Bournemouth → Bradford if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Manchester Victoria then fly from Manchester (MAN) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth.
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Take the train to London Kings Cross and then to Bournemouth.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Bournemouth Station off Holdenhurst Rd.
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There are several options for getting from Bradford to Bournemouth by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £245 ($290).
The distance between Bradford and Bournemouth is around 412km (256 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 342km (213 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Bradford and Bournemouth by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bradford to Bournemouth is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx £245 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and Bournemouth, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bradford and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bradford to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds, London Kings Cross, Euston station and Waterloo station. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 35m.
LNER and South Western Railway run train services between Bradford and Bournemouth. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bradford and Bournemouth. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bradford to Bournemouth. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.
FlixBus, National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Bradford and Bournemouth. Buses run twice daily and take around 7h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to Bournemouth. We recommend that you fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Southampton (SOU) then take the train to Bournemouth. instead which will take 4h 10m.
The closest major airport to Bournemouth is Bournemouth Airport (BOH) (BOH) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Bournemouth. Southampton Airport (SOU) (SOU) and Bristol Airport (BRS) (BRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bradford and Bournemouth. The distance is around 431km (268 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bradford to Bournemouth is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around £90 ($110).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3h 15m | £245($290) | hourly | 412km (256 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 10m | £300($355) | every 30 mins | 982km (610 miles) |
Train to Newcastle, plane | 4h 15m | £230($270) | once daily | 703km (437 miles) |
Train | 4h 35m | £90($110) | hourly | 489km (304 miles) |
Bus | 7h 20m | £25($29) | twice daily | 502km (312 miles) |
Drive | 4h 30m | £74($88) | on demand | 431km (268 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bournemouth offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.