How to travel from Lancaster to Bradford, United Kingdom

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.

3 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out BradfordLancaster if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Bradford Interchange.

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £31($37)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Bradford Interchange Bridge Street.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £12($14)
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Bradford.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance93km (58 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lancaster and Bradford

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Lancaster to Bradford

Compare travel optionsbetween Lancaster and Bradford

Transport options from Lancaster to Bradford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 35m
£31($37)
hourly117km (73 miles)
Bus
2h 30m
£12($14)
once daily153km (95 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
£16($19)
on demand93km (58 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