London to Bradford by train
Bradford lies 277 km (172 mi) north-west of London, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 39 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 338 km (210 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| London | Bradford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 9 million | 366,187 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 110 m (361 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | City Thameslink railway station, New Cross Gate railway station, Gospel Oak railway station | Bradford Forster Square railway station, Laisterdyke railway station, Manchester Road railway station |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | BD1–NE70 |
Where to book trains from London to Bradford
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Common questions
How far is Bradford from London?
277 km (172 mi) in a straight line, north-west of London; by road roughly 338 km (210 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Bradford by train?
About 2 h 39 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London 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.