How to travel from Peterborough to Bradford, United Kingdom

The distance between Peterborough and Bradford is around 190km (118 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Peterborough to Bradford by train 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 Leeds.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £22($26)
Operated by

LNER

2 similiar routes

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Drive

Drive to Bradford.

  • Duration2h 5m
  • Distance198km (123 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Peterborough and Bradford

There are several options for getting from Peterborough to Bradford by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around £19 ($23) and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £22 ($26).

The distance between Peterborough and Bradford is around 190km (118 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 169km (105 miles)

It takes around 1h 40m to get from Peterborough and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Peterborough to Bradford is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx £22 ($26).

The cheapest way to travel between Peterborough and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around £19 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Peterborough and Bradford. It typically takes around 1h 40m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Peterborough and Bradford with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 1h 50m.

LNER, East Midlands Railways, CrossCountry and Northern Rail run train services between Peterborough and Bradford. Trains depart hourly 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

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Peterborough and Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds. instead which will take 1h 40m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Bradford. The distance is around 198km (123 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Peterborough to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 40m and will usually cost around £22 ($26).

How do I get from Peterborough to Bradford

Compare travel optionsbetween Peterborough and Bradford

Transport options from Peterborough to Bradford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 2 similar
1h 40m
£22($26)
hourly190km (118 miles)
Train to Bradford Forster Square1h 50m
£19($23)
6 times a week197km (122 miles)
Train via Sheffield3h 5m
£64($76)
every 2 hours222km (138 miles)
Drive
2h 5m
£35($41)
on demand198km (123 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