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There are 7 ways to get from Stansted to Bradford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Leeds

    best
    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Leedstrain train London Kings Cross - Leeds / ...
    3h 38m
    £117–163

  2. Train, bus via Leeds City Bus Station

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Meopham to London Victoriatrain train Ramsgate - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31 / ...
    7h 28m
    £37–60

  3. Drive  224.4 mi

    1. Drive from Stansted to Bradfordcar car 224.4 mi
    3h 49m
    £57–82

  4. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Abbey Wood to Heathrow Terminals 2 & 3train train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane LHR - MAN
    3. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    6h 49m
    £99–336

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from King's Cross to Bradford Forster Squaretrain train London Kings Cross - Bradford Forster Square
    4h 58m
    £78–117

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Meopham to London Victoriatrain train Ramsgate - London Victoria / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Nelson Streetbus bus 561 / ...
    8h 6m
    £37–78

  7. Fly London City Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane LCY - LBA
    7h 41m
    £262–620

Stansted to Bradford by bus, train, and foot

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration7h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket£37Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 225.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 38m

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

London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) operates a train from King's Cross to Leeds hourly. Tickets cost £60–85 and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, British Airways, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA) 4 times a day.

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