Travel Time from London to Bradford

Bradford lies roughly 260 miles (420 km) north of London. Travel times vary by mode:

• By Car: Approximately 5 hours via the M1 and M62, depending heavily on traffic.
• By Train: 2.5 to 3 hours from London King's Cross to Bradford Forster Square (usually with one change at Leeds or Shipley).

Advance train booking yields the best fares; driving offers flexibility but risks congestion around Leeds and the M62.