Rome2Rio

How to get fromIreland to Bradfordby car ferry, car, ferry, train, bus, plane, or tram

Find Transport to Bradford

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Ireland to Bradford by car ferry, car, ferry, train, bus, plane, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Car ferry, drive

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Dublin Terminal 1 to Isle of Man Douglascarferry car ferry
    2. Take the car ferry from Isle of Man Douglas to Liverpoolcarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Liverpool to Bradfordcar car
    8h 11m
    £45–322

  2. Tram to Dublin Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Tallaght to Red Cowtram tram
    2. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane DUB - LBA
    5h 9m
    £23–92

  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyhead Ferryferry ferry 0
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Chestertrain train
    3. Take the train from Chester to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    9h 36m
    £80–161

  4. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Dublin Ferryport B+I to Holyheadferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Holyhead to Manchester Airporttrain train
    3. Take the bus from Manchester Airport to 1 Bradford Nelson Streetbus bus
    12h 13m
    £78–238

  5. Train to George Best Belfast City Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Dundalk to Belfast Grand Centraltrain train
    2. Fly from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane BHD - LBA
    5h 15m
    £54–149

  6. Fly Dublin Airport to Liverpool, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Liverpool (LPL)plane plane DUB - LPL
    2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Manchester Victoriatrain train
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    5h 25m
    £54–162

  7. Fly Dublin Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane DUB - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    5h 57m
    £44–153

  8. Fly Cork Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cork Airport (ORK) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane ORK - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    5h 50m
    £47–188

  9. Fly Shannon Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Shannon Airport (SNN) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane SNN - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    6h 18m
    £50–217

  10. Fly Dublin Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dublin Airport (DUB) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUB - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leedstrain train
    7h 13m
    £88–201

Ireland to Bradford by tram, foot, ferry, and train

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration9h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ireland to Bradford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 247.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Ireland and Bradford, England?

There is no direct connection from Ireland to Bradford. However, you can drive to Dublin Terminal 1, take the car ferry to Isle of Man Douglas, take the car ferry to Liverpool, then drive to Bradford. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Spencer Dock to Bradford Interchange via The Point, Dublin Ferryport B+I, Holyhead Ferry, Holyhead, and Chester in around 9h 36m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides