Bradford District in West Yorkshire, England, is a fascinating destination for visitors from the UK and overseas. Easily accessible by public transport, it offers historical landmarks and stunning natural beauty. Public transport makes it easy to reach Bradford, Haworth, Ilkley and Saltaire. The Keighley & Worth Valley Railway provides a scenic route to Haworth. Ilkley and Saltaire are accessible by Northern trains and buses. Bradford city centre has undergone a remarkable transformation, becoming more sustainable and pedestrian-friendly, including the implementation of the Bradford Clean Air Zone.
Plan Your Journey By Rail
Bradford has two main train stations, Bradford Interchange and Bradford Forster Square, with intercity services to London and Manchester. Local services connect Ilkley, Keighley, Shipley, Saltaire, and Bingley. For National Rail Enquiries, call 03457 48 49 50. Check UK train times instantly with the Trainline's Journey Planner.
By Bus & Coach
By Bus: First in Bradford and Keighley & District Travel operate local bus services. For route and schedule details, contact them directly: Metroline (0113) 245 7676 | First Bus (0113) 381 5000 | Keighley Bus (01535) 603284. By Coach: For general enquiries or assistance with bookings, contact National Express at 08717 81 81 81. For assisted travel enquiries, call 03717 81 81 81 (option 3).
By Road
The M606 brings you within 1.5 miles of Bradford city centre, linking with the M1, A1, and M6 via the M62. From the south, east, or west, the M62 and M606 are the most convenient routes. From the north-west, use the A629/A650 via Skipton and Keighley, and from the north-east, take the A1 or A19, reaching Bradford via the A59/A658 south of Harrogate.
To reach Haworth, drive approximately 9.5 miles via the A629/A650. For Ilkley, it's about 11.8 miles via the A6038. Saltaire is just 3.4 miles away via the A650.
Bradford Clean Air Zone (CAZ) does not charge passenger cars and motorbikes. Check if your vehicle needs to pay on the Government's Drive in a Clean Air Zone website. For more details, visit the Bradford CAZ webpage.
For the best routes and live congestion updates, visit: one.network/uk/bradford
By Air
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Explore Bradford sustainably with LNER Bradford Beryl Bikes, connecting you to scenic cycle routes including the Canal Road Greenway and the Leeds & Liverpool Canal towpath.
