Day trip from Burnley to Bradford
Bradford lies 32 km (20 mi) east of Burnley, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 32 km (20 mi) apart, Bradford is a realistic day trip from Burnley: about 31 min each way by road.
| Burnley | Bradford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 149,422 | 366,187 |
| Elevation | 140 m (459 ft) | 110 m (361 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | BB11 | 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 Burnley?
32 km (20 mi) in a straight line, east of Burnley; by road roughly 39 km (24 mi).
How long does it take to get from Burnley to Bradford by road?
About 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Burnley 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.