How to travel from Londonderry to Bradford, United Kingdom
The distance between Londonderry and Bradford is around 466km (290 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Londonderry to Bradford by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bradford → Londonderry if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Bradford Interchange.
- Duration2h 45m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£140($165)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Dublin Gate Theatre then take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to Earlestown and then to Bradford Interchange.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£225($270)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Belfast Europa Bus Centre then take a ferry to Cairnryan then take the bus to Buchanan Bus Station then Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Bradford Interchange Bridge Street.
- Duration13h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost£53($63)
Multiple operators
Car and Ferry
Drive to Belfast then take a ferry to Cairnryan then drive to Bradford.
- Duration7h 45m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£78($90)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Londonderry and Bradford
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Londonderry to Bradford by bus, ferry, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around £53 ($63) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £140 ($165).
The distance between Londonderry and Bradford is around 466km (290 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 384km (239 miles)
It takes around 11h 50m to get from Londonderry and Bradford by bus, ferry and train.
The quickest way to get from Londonderry to Bradford is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx £140 ($165).
The cheapest way to travel between Londonderry and Bradford is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around £53 ($63) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Londonderry and Bradford. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Bradford Interchange. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Londonderry and Bradford. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Bradford Interchange. instead which will take 2h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Londonderry to Bradford. We recommend that you fly from Derry (LDY) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Bradford Interchange. instead which will take 2h 45m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Londonderry to Bradford. We recommend that you take the bus to Dublin Gate Theatre then take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to Earlestown and then to Bradford Interchange. instead which will take 11h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Londonderry to Bradford is to take the bus, then take a ferry and then take the train which takes, on average, 11h 50m and will usually cost around £225 ($270).
Compare travel optionsbetween Londonderry and Bradford
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 2h 45m | £140($165) | 4 times a day | 466km (290 miles) |
| Fly to Liverpool (LPL), train | 3h 15m | £180($215) | 4 times a day | 480km (298 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train + 1 similar | 11h 50m | £225($270) | once daily | 618km (384 miles) |
| Bus to Dublin Busáras Bus, ferry and train | 12h 25m | £235($280) | 4 times a day | 634km (394 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 13h 10m | £53($63) | once daily | 749km (466 miles) |
Car and Ferry | 7h 45m | £78($90) | every 4 hours | 525km (326 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Londonderry and Bradford
Train operators
Transport for Wales
LNER
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Bus companies
Mc Ginley Coach Travel
Translink UK
Scottish Citylink
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Loganair
Airports near Bradford
The following major airports near Bradford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Bradford
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 59km (37 miles) from Bradford
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from Bradford