The distance between Lancaster and Bradford is around 93km (58 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lancaster 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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Take the train to Bradford Interchange.
Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Bradford Interchange Bridge Street.
There are several options for getting from Lancaster to Bradford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £12 ($14) and will take around 2h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £16 ($19).
The distance between Lancaster and Bradford is around 93km (58 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 74km (46 miles)
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Lancaster and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lancaster to Bradford is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx £16 ($19).
The cheapest way to travel between Lancaster and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £12 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lancaster and Bradford. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lancaster to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 35m.
Northern Rail run train services between Lancaster 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.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lancaster and Bradford. It typically takes around 2h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lancaster to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 2h 30m.
National Express run regular bus services between Lancaster and Bradford. Buses run once daily and take around 2h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lancaster to Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to Bradford Interchange. 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 Lancaster and Bradford. The distance is around 93km (58 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lancaster to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around £31 ($37).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1h 35m | £31($37) | hourly | 117km (73 miles) |
Bus | 2h 30m | £12($14) | once daily | 153km (95 miles) |
Drive | 1h 20m | £16($19) | on demand | 93km (58 miles) |
The following major airports near Bradford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.