The distance between Bristol and Bradford is around 338km (210 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bristol to Bradford by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Bristol (BRS) to Leeds Bradford (LBA).
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Take the train to Leeds.
Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Bradford Interchange Bridge Street.
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There are several options for getting from Bristol to Bradford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($17) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £59 ($70).
The distance between Bristol and Bradford is around 338km (210 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 266km (166 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Bristol and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bristol to Bradford is to drive which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £59 ($70).
The cheapest way to travel between Bristol and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bristol and Bradford. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bristol to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
CrossCountry run train services between Bristol and Bradford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Bristol and Bradford. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 3 times a week.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bristol and Bradford with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 5h 55m.
Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Bristol and Bradford. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Bristol and Bradford. Flights depart from Bristol (BRS) and arrive at Leeds Bradford (LBA) - via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 2h 30m.
There is no direct flight from Bristol to Bradford. There is however a flight that goes via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Bristol to Bradford typically takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Bristol (BRS) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bristol and Bradford. The distance is around 338km (210 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bristol to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around £105 ($125).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 30m | £480($565) | hourly | 1,013km (630 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 30m | £130($150) | hourly | 690km (429 miles) |
Train | 3h 50m | £105($125) | hourly | 343km (213 miles) |
Bus via Birmingham Coach Station, Digbeth + 1 similar | 5h 30m | £14($17) | once daily | 343km (213 miles) |
Bus | 5h 55m | £21($25) | 3 times a week | 346km (215 miles) |
Drive | 3h 30m | £59($70) | on demand | 338km (210 miles) |
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