How to travel from Portsmouth to Bradford, United Kingdom

The distance between Portsmouth and Bradford is around 410km (255 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Portsmouth 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 Waterloo and then to Leeds.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £76($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to London Victoria Coach Station and then to Bradford Interchange Bridge Street.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Bradford.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Distance410km (255 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Portsmouth and Bradford

There are several options for getting from Portsmouth to Bradford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £76 ($90).

The distance between Portsmouth and Bradford is around 410km (255 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 336km (209 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Portsmouth and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Portsmouth to Bradford is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx £76 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Bradford. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Portsmouth to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Waterloo, Euston station, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Leeds. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

South Western Railway and LNER run train services between Portsmouth and Bradford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Portsmouth and Bradford. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Portsmouth to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in London Victoria Coach Station. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

National Express, Autokar Polska, FlixBus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Portsmouth and Bradford. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 7hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Portsmouth to Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Leeds. instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Portsmouth and Bradford. The distance is around 410km (255 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Portsmouth to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £76 ($90).

How do I get from Portsmouth to Bradford

Compare travel optionsbetween Portsmouth and Bradford

Transport options from Portsmouth to Bradford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
£76($90)
hourly434km (270 miles)
Bus
7hrs
£17($20)
5 times a day451km (280 miles)
Drive
4h 20m
£71($84)
on demand410km (255 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