Leeds – Bradford

Leeds and Bradford are English cities located only 24 km apart. Leeds is famous for its football club of the same name, but it is also known as a centre of university life. Students and locals enjoy spending time in the city’s green parks or walking through streets lined with Victorian-style buildings. Bradford, on the other hand, is a city of film – quite literally. Thanks to its many filming locations and film festivals, it has been awarded the permanent title of UNESCO City of Film. Fly there and discover what has already been filmed in this city.

Flights from Bratislava

Ryanair operates flights from Bratislava to Leeds Bradford Airport. The airport is located at approximately the same distance from both cities, and you can fly there twice a week, on Tuesdays and Saturdays. The flight takes approximately two and a half hours.

Transport from the airport to the city

Transport between Leeds Bradford Airport and the cities of Leeds, Bradford and the surrounding area is provided by Flying Tiger, which operates 3 bus routes.

• Bus to Bradford – lines 737 and 747 take you from the airport to Bradford city centre. Services depart from the airport every hour from approximately 6:00 to 23:10, and the journey takes about 45 minutes.
• Bus to Leeds – line 757 operates between the airport and Leeds city centre every 20–30 minutes, 24 hours a day. The journey to the centre by bus takes approximately 40 minutes.
• Taxi / private transport – you can also use private transport providers or taxi services directly from the airport.
• Car rental – you can rent a car directly at the airport, which is practical especially if you plan trips around the Yorkshire region and the surrounding countryside.

What not to miss in the cities

• When visiting the Leeds – Bradford region, you should definitely not miss these places and experiences:
• Royal Armouries Museum – a well-known museum of arms and history in Leeds.
• Leeds City Centre – a modern centre full of shops, restaurants and historic buildings.
• Kirkstall Abbey – impressive ruins of a medieval abbey.
• Bradford National Science and Media Museum – a popular museum of film, photography and media.
• Saltaire Village – a historic Victorian village listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
• Yorkshire Dales – beautiful nature and traditional English countryside close to both cities.
• Traditional British pubs and gastronomy – taste fish and chips, an English breakfast and local beers.

Did you know?

The Yorkshire region is known for its beautiful countryside, traditional stone villages and typical British atmosphere. From both Leeds and Bradford, you can easily take a trip to Yorkshire Dales National Park, which is ideal for hiking, walks and discovering the English countryside.