Day trip from Birmingham to Bradford
Bradford lies 146 km (91 mi) north of Birmingham, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 146 km (91 mi) apart, Bradford is a realistic day trip from Birmingham: about 2 h 23 min each way by road.
| Birmingham | Bradford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 1.2 million | 366,187 |
| Elevation | 149 m (489 ft) | 110 m (361 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | B1–B99 | BD1–NE70 |
What to see in Bradford
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| National Science and Media Museum | 431,328 | 2014 |
The busiest is National Science and Media Museum at 431,328 visitors in 2014. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Bradford
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Staying in Bradford
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Common questions
How far is Bradford from Birmingham?
146 km (91 mi) in a straight line, north of Birmingham; by road roughly 178 km (111 mi).
How long does it take to get from Birmingham to Bradford by road?
About 2 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Birmingham and Bradford?
No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.