The distance between Saint Albans and Bradford is around 288km (179 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint Albans 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 Bradford → Saint Albans if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Leeds.
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Take the bus to Bradford Interchange Bridge Street.
There are several options for getting from Saint Albans to Bradford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £15 ($18) and will take around 5h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £50 ($59).
The distance between Saint Albans and Bradford is around 288km (179 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 246km (153 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Saint Albans and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint Albans to Bradford is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx £50 ($59).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint Albans and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £15 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint Albans and Bradford. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint Albans to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London St Pancras International LL, London Kings Cross and Leeds. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
LNER, East Midlands Railways and Northern Rail run train services between Saint Albans and Bradford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint Albans and Bradford. It typically takes around 5h 10m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint Albans to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bricket Wood Black Boy PH and London Finchley Road. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 10m.
National Express run regular bus services between Saint Albans and Bradford. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 5h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint Albans to Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to Leeds. instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Saint Albans and Bradford. The distance is around 288km (179 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint Albans to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £46 ($54).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 10m | £46($54) | hourly | 344km (214 miles) |
Train via Kettering | 4hrs | £86($100) | hourly | 311km (193 miles) |
Bus | 5h 10m | £15($18) | every 4 hours | 358km (222 miles) |
Drive | 3hrs | £50($59) | on demand | 288km (179 miles) |
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East Midlands Railways
The following major airports near Bradford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.