How to travel from Gloucester to Bradford, United Kingdom

The distance between Gloucester and Bradford is around 282km (175 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Gloucester to Bradford by train, bus and car. 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 Leeds.

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £95($110)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Bradford Interchange Bridge Street.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Bradford.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance284km (177 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Gloucester and Bradford

There are several options for getting from Gloucester to Bradford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £50 ($59).

The distance between Gloucester and Bradford is around 282km (175 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)

It takes around 3h 20m to get from Gloucester and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Gloucester to Bradford is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx £50 ($59).

The cheapest way to travel between Gloucester and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Gloucester and Bradford. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Gloucester to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cheltenham Spa and Leeds. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 20m.

CrossCountry run train services between Gloucester and Bradford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 20m, 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 Gloucester and Bradford. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Gloucester to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between Gloucester and Bradford. Buses run once daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Gloucester to Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds. instead which will take 3h 20m.

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 Gloucester and Bradford. The distance is around 284km (177 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Gloucester to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around £95 ($110).

How do I get from Gloucester to Bradford

Compare travel optionsbetween Gloucester and Bradford

Transport options from Gloucester to Bradford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 20m
£95($110)
hourly282km (175 miles)
Bus
5hrs
£14($16)
once daily290km (180 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
£50($59)
on demand284km (177 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