How to travel from Bradford to London, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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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Train

Take the train to London Kings Cross.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £35($41)
Operated by

LNER

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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
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Drive

Drive to London King's Cross.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance323km (200 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bradford and London

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Bradford to London

Compare travel optionsbetween Bradford and London

Transport options from Bradford to London
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
£35($41)
hourly312km (194 miles)
Train to London Kings Cross3h 15m
£38($45)
4 times a day333km (207 miles)
Bus
5h 20m
£10($12)
every 4 hours331km (206 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
£56($66)
on demand323km (200 miles)

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Airports near London

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

LCY
London City Airport (LCY)
International Airport
Distance
12km (8 miles) from London
LHR
Heathrow Airport (LHR)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from London
LGW
Gatwick Airport (LGW)
International Airport
Distance
40km (25 miles) from London