How to travel from Chichester to Bradford, United Kingdom

The distance between Chichester and Bradford is around 416km (258 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Chichester 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 to Southampton Central, plane

Take the train to Southampton Central then fly from Southampton (SOU) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Bradford Interchange.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    £225($265)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Horsham then London Victoria and then to Leeds.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £59($70)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

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

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £25($29)
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Drive

Drive to Bradford.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Distance416km (258 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chichester and Bradford

There are several options for getting from Chichester to Bradford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($29) and will take around 8h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £225 ($265).

The distance between Chichester and Bradford is around 416km (258 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 335km (208 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Chichester and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chichester to Bradford is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £225 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Chichester and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chichester and Bradford. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chichester to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Horsham, London Victoria, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Leeds. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

Southern Service, LNER and Thameslink run train services between Chichester and Bradford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Chichester and Bradford. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chichester to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Portsmouth The Hard Interchange, London Victoria Coach Station and Finchley Road Station. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.

National Express, Autokar Polska and FlixBus run regular bus services between Chichester and Bradford. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 8h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chichester to Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to Horsham then fly from London Gatwick (LGW) to Leeds Bradford (LBA). instead which will take 3h 45m.

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 Chichester and Bradford. The distance is around 416km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chichester to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £59 ($70).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chichester and Bradford

Transport options from Chichester to Bradford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Southampton Central, plane + 3 similar
3h 30m
£225($265)
hourly420km (261 miles)
Train and Plane3h 45m
£82($95)
hourly874km (543 miles)
Train to Woking, plane4h 15m
£245($290)
hourly438km (272 miles)
Train to Southampton Central, plane4h 20m
£215($255)
once daily710km (441 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
£59($70)
hourly429km (266 miles)
Train via Horsham4h 30m
£70($83)
hourly428km (266 miles)
Bus
8h 10m
£25($29)
every 4 hours482km (300 miles)
Drive
4h 25m
£72($85)
on demand416km (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