How to travel from Welshpool to Bradford, United Kingdom

The distance between Welshpool and Bradford is around 192km (120 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2hrs.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Welshpool 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 BradfordWelshpool if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Bradford Interchange.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    £68($80)
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Bus

Take the bus to Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth and then to Bradford Interchange Bridge Street.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £14($16)
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Drive

Drive to Bradford.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Distance192km (120 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Welshpool and Bradford

There are several options for getting from Welshpool to Bradford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £14 ($16) and will take around 5h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £34 ($40).

The distance between Welshpool and Bradford is around 192km (120 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 157km (97 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Welshpool and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Welshpool to Bradford is to drive which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx £34 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Welshpool and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £14 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Welshpool and Bradford. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Welshpool to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Shrewsbury, Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 45m.

Transport for Wales and Northern Rail run train services between Welshpool and Bradford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 45m, 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 Welshpool and Bradford. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Welshpool to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Birmingham Coach Station Digbeth. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

National Express run regular bus services between Welshpool and Bradford. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Welshpool to Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to Manchester Piccadilly and then to Bradford Interchange. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Welshpool and Bradford. The distance is around 192km (120 miles) by road and it will take around 2hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Welshpool to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around £68 ($80).

How do I get from Welshpool to Bradford

Compare travel optionsbetween Welshpool and Bradford

Transport options from Welshpool to Bradford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
£68($80)
every 2 hours198km (123 miles)
Bus
5h 40m
£14($16)
once daily313km (195 miles)
Drive
2hrs
£34($40)
on demand192km (120 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