How to travel from Saint Albans to Bradford, United Kingdom

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to Leeds.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £46($54)
Operated by

LNER

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Bus

Take the bus to Bradford Interchange Bridge Street.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    £15($18)
🚀 Fastest
3
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Drive

Drive to Bradford.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance288km (179 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint Albans and Bradford

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Saint Albans to Bradford

Compare travel optionsbetween Saint Albans and Bradford

Transport options from Saint Albans to Bradford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
£46($54)
hourly344km (214 miles)
Train via Kettering4hrs
£86($100)
hourly311km (193 miles)
Bus
5h 10m
£15($18)
every 4 hours358km (222 miles)
Drive
3hrs
£50($59)
on demand288km (179 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