Day trip from Edinburgh to Bradford
Bradford lies 257 km (160 mi) south of Edinburgh, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 257 km (160 mi) apart, Bradford is a realistic day trip from Edinburgh: about 4 h 11 min each way by road.
| Edinburgh | Bradford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 514,990 | 366,187 |
| Elevation | 66 m (217 ft) | 110 m (361 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Postal codes | EH1–EH9 | 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 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 road?
About 4 h 11 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
- 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.