How to travel from Southampton to Bradford, United Kingdom

The distance between Southampton and Bradford is around 387km (241 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 60m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Southampton 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.

  • Duration3h 60m
  • 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.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Bradford.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance387km (241 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Southampton and Bradford

There are several options for getting from Southampton to Bradford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 7h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £76 ($90).

The distance between Southampton and Bradford is around 387km (241 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 322km (200 miles)

It takes around 3h 60m to get from Southampton and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Southampton to Bradford is to take the train which takes around 3h 60m and will set you back approx £76 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Southampton 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 Southampton and Bradford. It typically takes around 3h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Southampton 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 3h 60m.

South Western Railway and LNER run train services between Southampton and Bradford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 60m, 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 Southampton and Bradford. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Southampton 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 7h 35m.

National Express, FlixBus and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Southampton and Bradford. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Southampton to Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to London Waterloo and then to Leeds. instead which will take 3h 60m.

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 Southampton and Bradford. The distance is around 387km (241 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Southampton to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 60m and will usually cost around £76 ($90).

How do I get from Southampton to Bradford

Compare travel optionsbetween Southampton and Bradford

Transport options from Southampton to Bradford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 60m
£76($90)
hourly443km (275 miles)
Bus
7h 35m
£17($20)
5 times a day456km (284 miles)
Drive
4hrs
£68($80)
on demand387km (241 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Southampton and Bradford

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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