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Visiting Bradford

Bradford is on your list of places to visit - fantastic. Let's talk about restaurants, getting there and some tips about what to do when you arrive.

What Should I Do In Bradford?

If you have 3 hours, a half day or even a week in Bradford then we have some suggestions for you. Read our guides and get going today!

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FAQs About Bradford

How Do I Get To Bradford?

To get to Bradford, you can follow these driving directions:

  1. From Leeds, take the A647 road towards Bradford. It's about 9 miles and should take around 25-30 minutes depending on traffic.
  2. If you're coming from Manchester, take the M62 motorway towards Leeds. Then, take junction 26 onto the M606 and follow signs for Bradford city center.
  3. If you're traveling from London, take the M1 motorway northbound until you reach junction 42. Then, take the M62 towards Bradford and take junction 26 onto the M606.

If you'd prefer to take a train, you can follow these directions:

  1. If you're coming from Leeds, you can take a train from Leeds station to Bradford Forster Square station. The journey takes around 25 minutes.
  2. If you're traveling from Manchester, you can take a train from Manchester Victoria station to Bradford Interchange station. The journey takes around 40-50 minutes depending on the train.
  3. From London, you can take a train from London Kings Cross to Leeds station. Then, change to a train to Bradford Forster Square station. The total journey takes around 2-3 hours depending on the train connections.

If you're already in Bradford, you might want to check out popular landmarks such as the National Science and Media Museum or the Bradford City Park. If you're in nearby towns or cities, you could also consider taking a bus or coach to Bradford.

What's The Nearest Airport To Bradford?

The closest airport to Bradford is Leeds Bradford Airport, which is approximately 6 miles away. To get to Bradford from the airport, you can take a taxi or use public transport such as a bus or train. The 747 bus service runs directly from the airport to Bradford city centre. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leeds Bradford Airport station to Bradford Interchange station. Both options take around 30 minutes.

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