There are 8 ways to get from Islington to Bradford by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Leeds
best- Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
2h 39m£66–92Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Leeds City Bus Stationbus Ukn31 / ...
5h 39m£25–40Drive 195.4 mi
- Drive from Islington to Bradfordcar 195.4 mi
3h 34m£49–71Fly London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane LHR - MAN
- Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain
4h 47m£85–277Train
- Take the train from King's Cross to Bradford Forster Squaretrain London Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square
2h 40m£55–95Fly London City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
- Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LCY - LBA
5h 57m£232–463Fly London Heathrow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane LHR - LBA
6h 26m£154–577Fly London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle, train
- Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Newcastle (NCL)plane LHR - NCL
- Take the train from Newcastle to Leedstrain
5h 31m£96–338
Islington to Bradford by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Islington to Bradford is to bus which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Islington to Bradford is to train via Leeds which takes 2h 39m and costs £65 - £95.
No, there is no direct bus from Islington station to Bradford station. However, there are services departing from Baker Street Station and arriving at Bradford Interchange Bus Station via Finchley Road / O2 Centre and Leeds City Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from King's Cross and arriving at Bradford Forster Square. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Islington and Bradford is 195 miles. The road distance is 196.5 miles.
The best way to get from Islington to Bradford without a car is to train via Leeds which takes 2h 39m and costs £65 - £95.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Islington to Bradford, including transfers.
Islington to Bradford bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Finchley Road / O2 Centre station.
Islington to Bradford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from King's Cross station.
The best way to get from Islington to Bradford is to train via Leeds which takes 2h 39m and costs £65 - £95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £24 - £40 and takes 5h 39m, you could also fly, which costs £230 - £470 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Islington, 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 Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Leeds City Bus Station hourly. Tickets cost £22–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Website
- britishairways.com
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Manchester Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £50–210
Flights from London City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £250–460
Flights from London City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- £250–460
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Dublin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- £100–260
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport via Belfast City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £210–600
Flights from London Heathrow Airport to Newcastle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- £45–230
Train from King's Cross to Leeds
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £60–90
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Train from King's Cross to Bradford Forster Square
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- £65–95
- Website
- London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Finchley Road / O2 Centre to Leeds City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Islington to Bradford bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leeds City Bus Station.
Islington to Bradford train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Leeds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Islington to Bradford is 197 miles. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Islington to Bradford.
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