How to travel from Stirling to Bradford, United Kingdom

The distance between Stirling and Bradford is around 347km (216 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Stirling to Bradford by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly

Take the train to Glasgow Queen Street then fly from Glasgow (GLA) to Leeds Bradford (LBA).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    £165($195)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Edinburgh and then to Leeds.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £125($145)
Operated by

LNER

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Bradford Interchange Bridge Street.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £25($30)
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Drive

Drive to Bradford.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance347km (216 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stirling and Bradford

There are several options for getting from Stirling to Bradford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £25 ($30) and will take around 7h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £165 ($195).

The distance between Stirling and Bradford is around 347km (216 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 294km (182 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Stirling and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stirling to Bradford is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx £165 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Stirling and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £25 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stirling and Bradford. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stirling to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Edinburgh and Leeds. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

First ScotRail Service, LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express Service and Northern Rail run train services between Stirling and Bradford. Trains depart every 2 hours 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 Stirling and Bradford. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stirling to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Buchanan Bus Station and Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.

National Express run regular bus services between Stirling and Bradford. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Stirling to Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to Edinburgh Park then fly from Edinburgh (EDI) to Leeds Bradford (LBA). instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Stirling and Bradford. The distance is around 347km (216 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stirling to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around £125 ($145).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stirling and Bradford

Transport options from Stirling to Bradford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, Fly + 4 similar
3h 25m
£165($195)
hourly561km (349 miles)
Train and Plane3h 30m
£79($95)
hourly711km (442 miles)
Train to Edinburgh Park, plane4h 35m
£150($180)
hourly671km (417 miles)
Train to Glasgow Queen Street, plane4h 40m
£140($165)
hourly693km (431 miles)
Train to Aberdeen, plane5hrs
£115($140)
hourly719km (447 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
£125($145)
every 2 hours439km (273 miles)
Train via Carlisle5hrs
£65($77)
twice a week388km (241 miles)
Bus
7h 5m
£25($30)
once daily457km (284 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
£60($71)
on demand347km (216 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Stirling 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