The distance between Bradford and London is around 312km (194 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bradford to London by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to London Kings Cross.
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Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station.
Drive to London King's Cross.
There are several options for getting from Bradford to London by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 5h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £35 ($41).
The distance between Bradford and London is around 312km (194 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 277km (172 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Bradford and London by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bradford to London is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx £35 ($41).
The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and London, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bradford and London. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bradford and London with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 3h 15m.
LNER and Grand Central run train services between Bradford and London. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 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 London. It typically takes around 5h 20m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bradford and London with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 5h 20m.
National Express run regular bus services between Bradford and London. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to London. We recommend that you take the train to London Kings Cross. instead which will take 2h 35m.
The closest major airport to London is London City Airport (LCY) (LCY) which is approximately 12km (8 miles) from London. Heathrow Airport (LHR) (LHR) and Gatwick Airport (LGW) (LGW) 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 London. The distance is around 323km (200 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bradford to London is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around £35 ($41).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 35m | £35($41) | hourly | 312km (194 miles) |
Train to London Kings Cross | 3h 15m | £38($45) | 4 times a day | 333km (207 miles) |
Bus | 5h 20m | £10($12) | every 4 hours | 331km (206 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | £56($66) | on demand | 323km (200 miles) |
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