How to travel from Worcester to Bradford, United Kingdom

The distance between Worcester and Bradford is around 241km (149 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Worcester 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 BradfordWorcester if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Leeds.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £69($82)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Birmingham New Street then take the bus to Bradford Interchange station.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    £20($24)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Bradford.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance244km (152 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Worcester and Bradford

There are several options for getting from Worcester to Bradford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £13 ($15) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £42 ($50).

The distance between Worcester and Bradford is around 241km (149 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 181km (112 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Worcester and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Worcester to Bradford is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx £42 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Worcester and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £13 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Worcester and Bradford. It typically takes around 2h 60m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Worcester to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Birmingham New Street and Leeds. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 2h 60m.

London Midland and CrossCountry run train services between Worcester and Bradford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Worcester and Bradford. We recommend that you drive to Bradford. instead which will take 2h 30m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Worcester to Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to Birmingham New Street and then to Leeds. instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Worcester and Bradford. The distance is around 244km (152 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Worcester to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around £69 ($82).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Worcester and Bradford

Transport options from Worcester to Bradford
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 60m
£69($82)
hourly241km (149 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
4h 20m
£20($24)
6 times a week245km (152 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, Bus4h 30m
£13($15)
once daily245km (152 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
£42($50)
on demand244km (152 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