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Edinburgh to Bradford by bus

Bradford lies 257 km (160 mi) south of Edinburgh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

A coach takes about 4 h 52 min including stops, over roughly 314 km (195 mi) of road.

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EdinburghBradford
CountryUnited KingdomUnited Kingdom
Population514,990366,187
Elevation66 m (217 ft)110 m (361 ft)
Time nowUTC+1 (Europe/London)UTC+1 (Europe/London)
Postal codesEH1–EH9BD1–NE70

Where to book buses from Edinburgh to Bradford

National ExpressThe densest scheduled coach network in Britain, and the only major operator selling a genuinely refundable ticket.Check UK coach fares on National Express (opens www.nationalexpress.com in a new tab)
FlixBusThe widest single-brand network in Europe and North America, where it also operates Greyhound. Refunds come back as vouchers, not cash.Search coach routes on FlixBus (opens global.flixbus.com in a new tab)
BusbudIntercity coach tickets in North America, Europe and Latin America, including the regional Canadian carriers that sell nowhere else together.Find bus routes on Busbud (opens www.busbud.com in a new tab)
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Staying in Bradford

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Common questions

How far is Bradford from Edinburgh?

257 km (160 mi) in a straight line, south of Edinburgh; by road roughly 314 km (195 mi).

How long does it take to get from Edinburgh to Bradford by bus?

About 4 h 52 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Edinburgh and Bradford?

No, both are on Europe/London at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.