How to travel from Penzance to Bradford, United Kingdom

The distance between Penzance and Bradford is around 632km (393 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 6h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Penzance to Bradford by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Leeds.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    £235($280)
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Train

Take the train to Plymouth and then to Leeds.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £190($225)

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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Bradford Interchange Bridge Street.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
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Drive

Drive to Bradford.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance632km (393 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Penzance and Bradford

There are several options for getting from Penzance to Bradford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £20 ($24) and will take around 13hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 6h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £110 ($130).

The distance between Penzance and Bradford is around 632km (393 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 484km (300 miles)

It takes around 7h 50m to get from Penzance and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Penzance to Bradford is to drive which takes around 6h 30m and will set you back approx £110 ($130).

The cheapest way to travel between Penzance and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £20 ($24) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Penzance and Bradford. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Penzance to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Plymouth and Leeds. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

Great Western Railway and CrossCountry run train services between Penzance and Bradford. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 7h 50m, 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 Penzance and Bradford. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Penzance to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

National Express run regular bus services between Penzance and Bradford. Buses run once daily and take around 13hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Penzance to Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Newcastle (NCL) then take the train to Leeds. instead which will take 6h 30m.

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 Penzance and Bradford. The distance is around 632km (393 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Penzance to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 50m and will usually cost around £190 ($225).

How do I get from Penzance to Bradford

Compare travel optionsbetween Penzance and Bradford

Transport options from Penzance to Bradford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
6h 30m
£235($280)
once daily908km (564 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 50m
£190($225)
every 3 hours673km (418 miles)
Train to Leeds8h 55m
£190($225)
6 times a week673km (418 miles)
Bus
13hrs
£20($24)
once daily678km (421 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
£110($130)
on demand632km (393 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