How to travel from Torquay to Bradford, United Kingdom

The distance between Torquay and Bradford is around 486km (302 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Torquay 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 and Plane

Take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Leeds Bradford (LBA).

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Flight time2h 40m
  • Typical cost
    £220($260)
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Train

Take the train to Leeds.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    £155($180)
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Bus

Take the bus to Bristol Bus & Coach Station and then to Bradford Interchange station.

  • Duration9h 10m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £31($37)
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Drive

Drive to Bradford.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance486km (302 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Torquay and Bradford

There are several options for getting from Torquay to Bradford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £31 ($37) and will take around 9h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £220 ($260).

The distance between Torquay and Bradford is around 486km (302 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 389km (242 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Torquay and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Torquay to Bradford is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 25m and will set you back approx £220 ($260).

The cheapest way to travel between Torquay and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £31 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Torquay and Bradford. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Torquay to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Newton Abbot and Leeds. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

CrossCountry run train services between Torquay and Bradford. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Torquay and Bradford. It typically takes around 9h 10m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Torquay to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paignton Bus Station, Bristol Bus & Coach Station and Bristol Bond St. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 10m.

National Express and Megabus UK run regular bus services between Torquay and Bradford. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 9h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Torquay to Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to Exeter St Davids then fly from Exeter (EXT) to Leeds Bradford (LBA). instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Torquay and Bradford. The distance is around 486km (302 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Torquay to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around £155 ($180).

How do I get from Torquay to Bradford

Compare travel optionsbetween Torquay and Bradford

Transport options from Torquay to Bradford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 25m
£220($260)
hourly816km (507 miles)
Train to Exeter St Davids, plane4h 25m
£200($235)
once daily740km (460 miles)
Train
5h 25m
£155($180)
every 3 hours506km (314 miles)
Bus
9h 10m
£31($37)
3 times a week519km (322 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
£84($100)
on demand486km (302 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