How to travel from Hull to Bradford, United Kingdom

The distance between Hull and Bradford is around 97km (60 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Hull 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 and then to Bradford Interchange.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bradford Interchange Bridge Street.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £6($7)
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Drive

Drive to Bradford.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance107km (67 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hull and Bradford

There are several options for getting from Hull to Bradford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £6 ($7) and will take around 1h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £19 ($22).

The distance between Hull and Bradford is around 97km (60 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 93km (58 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Hull and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hull to Bradford is to drive which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx £19 ($22).

The cheapest way to travel between Hull and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £6 ($7) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hull and Bradford. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hull and Bradford with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 35m.

TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Hull and Bradford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 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 Hull and Bradford. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hull and Bradford with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 55m.

National Express run regular bus services between Hull and Bradford. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hull to Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds and then to Bradford Interchange. instead which will take 1h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hull and Bradford. The distance is around 107km (67 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hull to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around £17 ($20).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hull and Bradford

Transport options from Hull to Bradford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 10m
£17($20)
hourly97km (60 miles)
Train to Bradford Interchange1h 35m
£25($29)
every 4 hours97km (60 miles)
Bus
1h 55m
£6($7)
once daily112km (70 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
£19($22)
on demand107km (67 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