The distance between Derby and Bradford is around 130km (81 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 25m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Derby to Bradford by train and car. 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 Leeds.
There are several options for getting from Derby to Bradford by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 1h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £23 ($27).
The distance between Derby and Bradford is around 130km (81 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 99km (61 miles)
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Derby and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Derby to Bradford is to drive which takes around 1h 25m and will set you back approx £23 ($27).
The cheapest way to travel between Derby and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £52 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Derby and Bradford. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Derby 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 1h 35m.
CrossCountry run train services between Derby and Bradford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Derby and Bradford. We recommend that you drive to Bradford. instead which will take 1h 25m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Derby to Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds. instead which will take 1h 35m.
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 Derby and Bradford. The distance is around 130km (81 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Derby to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around £52 ($61).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 35m | £52($61) | hourly | 133km (82 miles) |
Drive | 1h 25m | £23($27) | on demand | 130km (81 miles) |
The following major airports near Bradford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.