The 13 Best Day Trips from Bradford
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 13 good day trips from Bradford, United Kingdom, led by Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield. The closest is Oldham, about 45 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 13 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Bradford
- 1
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km south of BradfordKnown for Cadbury World.
- 2
Manchester, United Kingdom
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car47 km south-west of Bradford - 3
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car49 km south-east of Bradford - 4
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car91 km south-west of Bradford - 5
Leicester, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car135 km south of Bradford - 6
Birkenhead, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car94 km south-west of Bradford - 7
Nottingham, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-east of Bradford - 8
Kingston upon Hull, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car93 km east of Bradford - 9
Preston, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car63 km west of Bradford - 10
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr 5 min by car131 km north of Bradford - 11
Derby, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 35 min by car99 km south of Bradford - 12
Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south of Bradford - 13
Oldham, United Kingdom
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car37 km south-west of Bradford
A sample day: Bradford to Birmingham
- 07:30Leave Bradford
- 09:45Arrive in Birmingham (2 hr 15 min drive)
- 10:00Cadbury World
- 12:00Lunch
- 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Birmingham
- 15:45Head back to Bradford
- 18:00Home in Bradford
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Bradford?
- The best day trips from Bradford are Birmingham, Manchester, Sheffield, Liverpool, Leicester. The closest is Oldham, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Bradford?
- Oldham is the closest, 37 km south-west of Bradford, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Bradford?
- 3 places are within about an hour's drive of Bradford: Oldham (45 min), Manchester (55 min), Sheffield (55 min).
- What is the biggest city near Bradford for a day out?
- Birmingham is the largest city in day-trip range, 146 km south of Bradford and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- Where can I go for a weekend from Bradford?
- For a weekend away from Bradford, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Birmingham (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), Leicester (135 km, 2 hr 5 min), Newcastle upon Tyne (131 km, 2 hr 5 min), Nottingham (102 km, 1 hr 35 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Bradford?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Birmingham at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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