The distance between Ely and Bradford is around 239km (148 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Ely to Bradford by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bradford → Ely if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Peterborough and then to Leeds.
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There are several options for getting from Ely to Bradford by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £52 ($61) and will take around 2h 10m.
The distance between Ely and Bradford is around 239km (148 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 205km (128 miles)
It takes around 2h 10m to get from Ely and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Ely to Bradford is to take the train which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx £52 ($61).
The cheapest way to travel between Ely 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 Ely and Bradford. It typically takes around 2h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Ely to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Peterborough and Leeds. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 10m.
CrossCountry, East Midlands Railways, Greater Anglia, LNER and Northern Rail run train services between Ely and Bradford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 10m, 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 Ely and Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to Leeds. instead which will take 2h 10m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ely to Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to Peterborough and then to Leeds. instead which will take 2h 10m.
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 Ely and Bradford. The distance is around 247km (153 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ely to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 10m and will usually cost around £52 ($61).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 10m | £52($61) | hourly | 239km (148 miles) |
Train via Sheffield | 3h 40m | £73($86) | every 2 hours | 271km (168 miles) |
Drive | 2h 45m | £43($51) | on demand | 247km (153 miles) |
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The following major airports near Bradford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.