How to travel from Cardiff to Bradford, United Kingdom

The distance between Cardiff and Bradford is around 369km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Cardiff 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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Train

Take the train to Bristol Parkway and then to Leeds.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £120($145)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) to Leeds Bradford (LBA).

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time2h 30m
  • Typical cost
    £495($585)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Liverpool One and then to Bradford Interchange Bridge Street.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    £27($32)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Bradford.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance369km (229 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cardiff and Bradford

There are several options for getting from Cardiff to Bradford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £27 ($32) and will take around 4h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £64 ($76).

The distance between Cardiff and Bradford is around 369km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 275km (171 miles)

It takes around 4h 15m to get from Cardiff and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cardiff to Bradford is to drive which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx £64 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Cardiff and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £27 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cardiff and Bradford. It typically takes around 4h 15m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cardiff to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bristol Parkway and Leeds. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 15m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Cardiff and Bradford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 15m, 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 Cardiff and Bradford. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Cardiff to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Liverpool One. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

Megabus UK and National Express run regular bus services between Cardiff and Bradford. Buses run twice a week and take around 4h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cardiff to Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to Bristol Temple Meads then fly from Bristol (BRS) 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 Cardiff and Bradford. The distance is around 369km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cardiff to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 15m and will usually cost around £120 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Cardiff and Bradford

Transport options from Cardiff to Bradford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 15m
£120($145)
hourly387km (241 miles)
Train and Plane
4h 15m
£495($585)
hourly1,074km (667 miles)
Bus
4h 55m
£27($32)
twice a week434km (270 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£64($76)
on demand369km (229 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