Bradford travel guide
Bradford Tourism | Bradford Guide
You're Going to Love Bradford
With a population of 299,310, Bradford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is among the most popular tourist destinations in the country. We recommend you stay at least 4 days in order to fully appreciate everything Bradford has to offer.
Where to Eat in Bradford
If you’re looking for affordable options, The Golden Fleece Birkenshaw (23 Whitehall Road East Birkenshaw) and Cona (20 East Parade) are great picks.
When to visit Bradford
Looking for warm weather? Then head to Bradford in July, when the average temperature is 64.4 °F, and the highest can go up to 71.6 °F. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 35.6 °F, with an average temperature of 39.2 °F. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 2.7″. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Bradford, with an average rainfall of 1.6″.
How to Get to Bradford
Plane
When flying to Bradford, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 6 miles from the city center. The shortest flight to Bradford from the United States departs from Washington, D.C. and takes around 10h 10m.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bradford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bradford to Birmingham takes 1h 36m and costs around $19 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about $40 for a 2h 06m trip. Located 0.2 miles from the city center, Bradford Bradford Interchange is the busiest station in Bradford. Another popular train station is Bradford Forster Square, located 0.2 miles from the center.
Car
Another option to get to Bradford is to pick up a car rental from London, which is about 172 miles from Bradford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and Europcar, among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bradford, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bradford takes 45 miles and will cost you around $8. From Leeds, the ticket costs about $9 for a journey of 78 miles. The most popular bus station is Bradford Keighley Rd Oak Lane, located 1.3 miles from downtown Bradford. Bradford Apperley Bridge Rail Station is also a commonly used station, and is 4 miles from the city center.
Airlines serving Bradford
Where to stay in Bradford
Average rates range from around $98 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to $66 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bradford
Most booked hotels in Bradford
Renting a car in Bradford
Expect to pay $7.04 per gallon in Bradford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $84.49 and $112.65. Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar) is the most popular car type to rent in Bradford, while also 26% cheaper than other types, on average.