Doncaster to Bradford by train
Bradford lies 51 km (32 mi) north-west of Doncaster, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 29 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 62 km (39 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Doncaster | Bradford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 113,566 | 366,187 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 110 m (361 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Doncaster (York Road) railway station | Bradford Forster Square railway station, Laisterdyke railway station, Manchester Road railway station |
| Postal codes | DN1–DN55 | BD1–NE70 |
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Common questions
How far is Bradford from Doncaster?
51 km (32 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Doncaster; by road roughly 62 km (39 mi).
How long does it take to get from Doncaster to Bradford by train?
About 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Doncaster 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.