How to travel from Luton to Bradford, United Kingdom

The distance between Luton and Bradford is around 272km (169 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Luton 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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Train

Take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Leeds.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £52($62)
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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Bradford Interchange Bridge Street.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)

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Drive

Drive to Bradford.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance272km (169 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Luton and Bradford

There are several options for getting from Luton to Bradford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £9 ($11) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £47 ($56).

The distance between Luton and Bradford is around 272km (169 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 231km (144 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Luton and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Luton to Bradford is to drive which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx £47 ($56).

The cheapest way to travel between Luton and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £9 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Luton and Bradford. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Luton to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International, London Kings Cross and Leeds. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

East Midlands Railways, Thameslink, LNER and Northern Rail run train services between Luton and Bradford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Luton and Bradford. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Luton and Bradford with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 55m.

National Express run regular bus services between Luton and Bradford. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Luton to Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to London St Pancras International and then to Leeds. instead which will take 3hrs.

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 Luton and Bradford. The distance is around 272km (169 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Luton to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around £52 ($62).

How do I get from Luton to Bradford

Compare travel optionsbetween Luton and Bradford

Transport options from Luton to Bradford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
£52($62)
hourly361km (224 miles)
Train via Kettering3h 45m
£80($95)
hourly294km (183 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 55m
£14($16)
every 20 mins279km (173 miles)
Bus to Bradford Interchange, Bridge Street5h 55m
£9($11)
once daily301km (187 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
£47($56)
on demand272km (169 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