How to travel from Lichfield to Bradford, United Kingdom

The distance between Lichfield and Bradford is around 165km (103 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 50m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Lichfield 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 BradfordLichfield if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Leeds.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £68($81)
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Bus

Take the bus to Tesco Express and then to Bradford Interchange Bridge Street.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £10($12)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Bradford.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Distance165km (103 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lichfield and Bradford

There are several options for getting from Lichfield to Bradford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £10 ($12) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £29 ($34).

The distance between Lichfield and Bradford is around 165km (103 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 124km (77 miles)

It takes around 2h 5m to get from Lichfield and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lichfield to Bradford is to drive which takes around 1h 50m and will set you back approx £29 ($34).

The cheapest way to travel between Lichfield and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £10 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lichfield and Bradford. It typically takes around 2h 5m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lichfield to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lichfield Trent Valley High Level, Tamworth and Leeds. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 2h 5m.

CrossCountry run train services between Lichfield and Bradford. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 5m, 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 Lichfield and Bradford. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs once daily.

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

NX West Midlands and National Express run regular bus services between Lichfield 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 Lichfield to Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds. instead which will take 2h 5m.

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 Lichfield and Bradford. The distance is around 165km (103 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lichfield to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around £68 ($81).

How do I get from Lichfield to Bradford

Compare travel optionsbetween Lichfield and Bradford

Transport options from Lichfield to Bradford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 5m
£68($81)
every 3 hours183km (114 miles)
Bus
5hrs
£10($12)
once daily232km (144 miles)
Drive
1h 50m
£29($34)
on demand165km (103 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Lichfield and Bradford

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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