How to travel from Leeds to Bradford, United Kingdom

The distance between Leeds and Bradford is around 15km (9 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a taxi which takes around 16min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Leeds to Bradford by train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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💰 Cheapest
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Train

Take the train to Bradford Interchange.

  • Duration18min
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £5($6)
🚀 Fastest
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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Bradford.

  • Duration16min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    £30($35)
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Drive

Drive to Bradford.

  • Duration16min
  • Distance16km (10 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Leeds and Bradford

There are several options for getting from Leeds to Bradford by train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £5 ($6) and will take around 18min. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a taxi and arrive in approximately 16min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £30 ($35).

The distance between Leeds and Bradford is around 15km (9 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 14km (8 miles)

It takes around 18min to get from Leeds and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 16min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Leeds to Bradford is to take a taxi which takes around 16min and will set you back approx £30 ($35).

The cheapest way to travel between Leeds and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £5 ($6) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Leeds and Bradford. It typically takes around 18min and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Leeds and Bradford with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 18min.

Northern Rail run train services between Leeds and Bradford. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 18min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Leeds and Bradford. We recommend that you take a taxi to Bradford. instead which will take 16min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Leeds to Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to Bradford Interchange. instead which will take 18min.

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 Leeds and Bradford. The distance is around 16km (10 miles) by road and it will take around 16min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Leeds to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 18min and will usually cost around £5 ($6).

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Transport options from Leeds to Bradford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
18min
£5($6)
every 20 mins15km (9 miles)
Taxi
16min
£30($35)
on demand16km (10 miles)
Drive
16min
£3($4)
on demand16km (10 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