Salford to Bradford by train
Bradford lies 49 km (31 mi) north-east of Salford, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 28 min at the speeds typical of United Kingdom rail, over roughly 60 km (37 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Salford | Bradford | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | United Kingdom |
| Population | 129,794 | 366,187 |
| Elevation | 44 m (144 ft) | 110 m (361 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+1 (Europe/London) |
| Stations on record | Salford Central railway station, Manchester Exchange railway station, Cross Lane railway station | Bradford Forster Square railway station, Laisterdyke railway station, Manchester Road railway station |
| Postal codes | M5–OX7 | BD1–NE70 |
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Common questions
How far is Bradford from Salford?
49 km (31 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Salford; by road roughly 60 km (37 mi).
How long does it take to get from Salford to Bradford by train?
About 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Salford 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.