Important Notice for your visit to Bradford City Centre

Due to regeneration work happening in Bradford, there are roadworks affecting many major routes into the city. If travelling by car, please allow enough time for your journey. For information about Bradford Council’s key transport projects and major public space enhancements, go to the Future Bradford website.  

Reminder: upcoming bus and road changes in 2024 : From 14th April 2024, new bus routes will come into effect and buses will no longer travel through the city centre. Instead, they will be routed around the core of the city centre along dedicated bus routes to improve reliability and journey times. For information on where to find the new bus stops check the Metro website: https://wymetro.com/bradfordbusmove.

Bradford Bus Station is currently closed visit - Bradford Interchange Closed | Metro (wymetro.com) for details.

Other roadworks around the city : To stay up to date with all the roadworks in the area please do continue to check One Network: one.network/uk/bradford. 

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Drive or hop on public transport, the choice is yours. Discover the wonders of the Bradford district with ease, thanks to the convenient public transport options connecting you to all the must-see places. Let the exploration begin!

By Rail

Bradford is served by two central train stations; Bradford Interchange and Bradford Forster Square which connect with intercity services to London, Manchester and further afield.

There are local services throughout the district with Ilkley, Keighley, Shipley, Saltaire and Bingley stations.

For National Rail Enquiries telephone 0845 748 4950

Check UK train times in an instant at the Trainline with the simple Journey Planner. 

By Coach

National Express bus enquiries telephone 08717 818178.

By Road

The M606, brings you within 1.5 miles of the city centre and links with the M1, A1 and M6 via the M62. Once in the city all main destinations are easily accessible.

If you are travelling from the south, east or west of Bradford, the most convenient route is M62 and the M606.

If you are arriving from the north-west the A629/A650 via Skipton and Keighley. From the north-east the A1 or A19, reach Bradford via the A59/A658 south of Harrogate.

By Air

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) is seven miles from Bradford and is one of the fastest growing regional airports in the UK.

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Services to help you explore Bradford city and countryside by bus

First in Bradford is the main operator of local bus services in Bradford along with Keighley & District Travel who offer services within the Keighley area.

For further information on routes and times contact:

Metroline (0113) 245 7676

First Bus (0113) 381 5000

Keighley Bus (01535) 603284

Breathe Better Bradford Clean Air Zone

The Bradford Clean Air Zone has been live since September 2022 and is operating to improve air quality in the district by deterring the most polluting vehicles from entering the zone. Air pollution levels in Bradford have been found to be too high with damaging impacts on the health of residents.

• Passenger cars and motorbikes will NOT be charged, it doesn’t matter where you live.
• Check your vehicle to find out if you will need to pay in the Government's Drive in a clean air zone website. 
• Find out more visit Bradford CAZ webpage.