How to travel from Canterbury to Bradford, United Kingdom

The distance between Canterbury and Bradford is around 415km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Canterbury 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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Take the train to St Pancras International and then to Leeds.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £73($86)
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Train to St Pancras International, plane

Take the train to St Pancras International then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Bradford Interchange.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    £285($335)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Bradford Interchange Bridge Street.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Bradford.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance415km (258 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Canterbury and Bradford

There are several options for getting from Canterbury to Bradford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 7h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £73 ($86).

The distance between Canterbury and Bradford is around 415km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 339km (211 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Canterbury and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Canterbury to Bradford is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £73 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between Canterbury and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Canterbury and Bradford. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Canterbury to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pancras International, London Kings Cross and Leeds. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

South Eastern Trains Service, LNER and Grand Central run train services between Canterbury and Bradford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Canterbury and Bradford. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Canterbury to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

National Express, FlixBus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Canterbury and Bradford. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 7h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Canterbury to Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford International then fly from London City (LCY) to Leeds Bradford (LBA). instead which will take 4h 15m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Canterbury and Bradford. The distance is around 415km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Canterbury to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around £73 ($86).

How do I get from Canterbury to Bradford

Compare travel optionsbetween Canterbury and Bradford

Transport options from Canterbury to Bradford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
£73($86)
hourly425km (264 miles)
Train via St Pancras International3h 55m
£76($90)
4 times a day436km (271 miles)
Train to St Pancras International, plane + 1 similar
3h 45m
£285($335)
hourly469km (291 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
£355($420)
hourly937km (582 miles)
Bus
7h 10m
£17($20)
5 times a day441km (274 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
£72($85)
on demand415km (258 miles)

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Airports near Bradford

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

LBA
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Bradford
MAN
Manchester Airport (MAN)
International Airport
Distance
59km (37 miles) from Bradford
DSA
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
International Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Bradford