What is the cheapest way to get from Croydon to Bradford?

The cheapest way to get from Croydon to Bradford is to bus via Leeds City Bus Station which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Croydon to Bradford?

The fastest way to get from Croydon to Bradford is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £70 - £110.

Is there a direct bus between Croydon and Bradford?

No, there is no direct bus from Croydon to Bradford station. However, there are services departing from London Victoria and arriving at Bradford Interchange Bus Station via Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Croydon and Bradford?

No, there is no direct train from Croydon to Bradford. However, there are services departing from East Croydon and arriving at Bradford Interchange via King's Cross and Leeds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.

How far is it from Croydon to Bradford?

The distance between Croydon and Bradford is 209 miles. The road distance is 208.3 miles.

How do I travel from Croydon to Bradford without a car?

The best way to get from Croydon to Bradford without a car is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £70 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Croydon to Bradford?

It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Croydon to Bradford, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Bradford bus from?

Croydon to Bradford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from London Victoria station.

Where do I catch the Croydon to Bradford train from?

Croydon to Bradford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.

Train, bus or fly from Croydon to Bradford?

The best way to get from Croydon to Bradford is to train which takes 3h 30m and costs £70 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus via Leeds City Bus Station, which costs £27 - £45 and takes 6h 29m, you could also fly, which costs £270 - £650 and takes 6h 9m.

Where does the Croydon to Bradford bus arrive?

Croydon to Bradford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.

Where does the Croydon to Bradford train arrive?

Croydon to Bradford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Leeds station.

Can I drive from Croydon to Bradford?

Yes, the driving distance between Croydon to Bradford is 208 miles. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Croydon to Bradford.

How do I get a train ticket from Croydon to Bradford?

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Where can I stay near Bradford?

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Croydon to Bradford - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
3h 30m
£70–103
Bus via Leeds City Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
6h 29m
£28–45
Drive 207.1 mi
1. Drive from Croydon to Bradfordcar 207.1 mi
3h 57m
£52–75
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
5h 21m
£92–295
Train via Stevenage
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Stevenagetrain Brighton - Cambridge / ...
2. Take the train from Stevenage to Bradford Forster Squaretrain London Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square
4h 16m
£78–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from London Victoria to Nelson Street N2bus 561 / ...
7h 10m
£28–58
Fly London City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LCY - LBA
6h 9m
£271–615
Fly London Heathrow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
1. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LHR - LBA
7h
£151–584
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Newcastle, train
1. Take the train from East Croydon to Farringdontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
3. Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
4. Take the train from Leeds to Bradford Interchangetrain
6h 6m
£103–365
Train to Southampton Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train
1. Take the train from Clapham Junction to Southampton Airport Parkwaytrain
2. Fly from Southampton Airport (SOU) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane SOU - MAN
3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
6h 10m
£116–272

Croydon to Bradford by train

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Distance: 207.4 mi
Duration: 3h 30m

What companies run services between Croydon, England and Bradford, England?

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £60–90 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 4h 35m.

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