How to travel from Middlesbrough to Bradford, United Kingdom

The distance between Middlesbrough and Bradford is around 110km (68 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 Middlesbrough 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 BradfordMiddlesbrough if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Leeds.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Leeds City Centre Bus Stn stand 1 and then to Bradford - Bridge Street.

  • Duration1h 45m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
Operated byMegabus UK+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Bradford.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Distance110km (68 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Middlesbrough and Bradford

There are several options for getting from Middlesbrough to Bradford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 1h 45m. 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 £19 ($23).

The distance between Middlesbrough and Bradford is around 110km (68 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 93km (58 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough to Bradford is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx £19 ($23).

The cheapest way to travel between Middlesbrough and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Middlesbrough and Bradford. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Middlesbrough to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Leeds. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 40m.

TransPennine Express Service run train services between Middlesbrough and Bradford. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 40m, 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 Middlesbrough and Bradford. It typically takes around 1h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Middlesbrough to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Leeds City Centre Bus Stn stand 1. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 1h 45m.

Megabus UK, National Express and FlixBus run regular bus services between Middlesbrough and Bradford. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 1h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Middlesbrough to Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds. instead which will take 1h 40m.

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 Middlesbrough and Bradford. The distance is around 110km (68 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 Middlesbrough to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around £20 ($24).

How do I get from Middlesbrough to Bradford

Compare travel optionsbetween Middlesbrough and Bradford

Transport options from Middlesbrough to Bradford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 40m
£20($24)
every 2 hours136km (85 miles)
Bus
1h 45m
£17($20)
every 20 mins120km (75 miles)
Drive
1h 20m
£19($23)
on demand110km (68 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