Bradford travel guide
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You're Going to Love Bradford
With a population of 299’310, Bradford is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular cities to visit in the country. Consider staying at least one whole day in Bradford to see all of its attractions.
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 18 °C, and the highest can go up to 22 °C. The coldest month, on the other hand, is December, when it can get as cold as 2 °C, with an average temperature of 4 °C. You’re likely to see more rain in December, when precipitation is around 69 mm. In contrast, January is usually the driest month of the year in Bradford, with an average rainfall of 41 mm.
How to Get to Bradford
Plane
When flying to Bradford, you’ll arrive at Leeds/Bradford Airport (LBA), which is located 10 km from the city centre. Airlines that fly from Ireland to Bradford include British Airways, Aer Lingus and Ryanair. The shortest flight to Bradford from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h.
Train
AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Bradford, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Bradford to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around €109 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €31 for a 1h 55m trip. Located 0.3 km from the city centre, Bradford Bradford Interchange is the busiest station in Bradford. Another popular train station is Bradford Forster Square, located 0.3 km from the centre.
Car
Another option to get to Bradford is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 278 km from Bradford. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.
Bus
Several bus lines operate bus routes to Bradford, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Bradford takes 72 km and will cost you around €13. From Blackburn, the ticket costs about €14 for a journey of 113 km. The most popular bus station is Bradford Keighley Rd Oak Lane, located 2.0 km from the city centre of Bradford. Bradford Apperley Bridge Rail Station is also a commonly used station, and is 6 km from the city centre.
Airlines serving Bradford
Where to stay in Bradford
Average rates range from around €90 per night for a double room in a 3-star hotel to €61 and up for a 5-star experience.
Where to stay in popular areas of Bradford
Most booked hotels in Bradford
Hiring a car in Bradford
Expect to pay €1.73 per litre in Bradford (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between €20.74 and €27.65. The most frequently booked car type in Bradford is Compact (Ford Focus or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Kia Picanto or similar) is, on average, 58% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.