The distance between Exeter and Bradford is around 452km (281 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Exeter 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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Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Leeds Bradford (LBA).
Aer Lingus
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Take the train to Leeds.
Take the bus to Bristol City Centre and then to Bradford Interchange station.
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There are several options for getting from Exeter to Bradford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £30 ($35) and will take around 7h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £205 ($240).
The distance between Exeter and Bradford is around 452km (281 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 362km (225 miles)
It takes around 4h 55m to get from Exeter and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Exeter to Bradford is to fly which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx £205 ($240).
The cheapest way to travel between Exeter and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £30 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Exeter and Bradford. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Exeter to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.
CrossCountry run train services between Exeter and Bradford. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4h 55m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Exeter and Bradford. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs 3 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Exeter to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bristol City Centre. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.
FlixBus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Exeter and Bradford. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 7h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Exeter and Bradford. Flights depart from Exeter (EXT) and arrive at Leeds Bradford (LBA) - via Belfast City (BHD). The flight takes around 2h 40m.
There is no direct flight from Exeter to Bradford. There is however a flight that goes via Belfast City (BHD). This services will take at least 3h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Exeter to Bradford typically takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Exeter (EXT) and and arrive into Leeds Bradford (LBA).
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 Exeter and Bradford. The distance is around 452km (281 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Exeter to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around £140 ($165).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 30m | £205($240) | hourly | 772km (480 miles) |
Plane and Train | 3h 30m | £180($215) | once daily | 696km (433 miles) |
Train | 4h 55m | £140($165) | every 3 hours | 464km (288 miles) |
Bus | 7h 40m | £30($35) | 3 times a week | 470km (292 miles) |
Drive | 4h 40m | £79($95) | on demand | 452km (281 miles) |
Transport for Wales
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Aer Lingus
Blue Islands Limited
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Loganair
The following major airports near Bradford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.