How to travel from Bradford to York, United Kingdom
The distance between Bradford and York is around 55km (34 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 43min.
4 routes found
We've found 4 different ways to get from Bradford to York by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out York → Bradford if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to Leeds and then to York.
- Duration43min
- Departsevery 30 mins
- Typical cost£15($18)
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Taxi
Take a taxi to York.
- Duration46min
- Departson demand
- Typical cost£110($130)
Metro Taxis Bradford
+ 2 othersFrequently asked questionsabout travel between Bradford and York
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bradford to York by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 43min.
The distance between Bradford and York is around 55km (34 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 48km (30 miles)
It takes around 43min to get from Bradford and York by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 46min to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bradford to York is to take the train which takes around 43min and will set you back approx £15 ($18).
The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and York, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bradford and York. It typically takes around 43min and departs every 30 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bradford and York with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 53min.
Northern Rail, TransPennine Express Service, CrossCountry and LNER run train services between Bradford and York. Trains depart every 30 mins and will take around 43min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bradford and York. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds and then to York. instead which will take 43min.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bradford to York. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds and then to York. instead which will take 43min.
The closest major airport to York is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 39km (24 miles) from York. Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) and Humberside Airport (HUY) (HUY) 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 York. The distance is around 64km (40 miles) by road and it will take around 46min in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bradford to York is to take the train which takes, on average, 43min and will usually cost around £15 ($18).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bradford and York
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train + 1 similar | 43min | £15($18) | every 30 mins | 55km (34 miles) |
| Train to York | 53min | £15($18) | hourly | 55km (34 miles) |
Taxi | 46min | £110($130) | on demand | 64km (40 miles) |
Drive | 46min | £11($13) | on demand | 64km (40 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bradford and York
Train operators
LNER
Airports near York
The following major airports near York offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 39km (24 miles) from York
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 53km (33 miles) from York
Humberside Airport (HUY)
- Distance
- 64km (40 miles) from York