Bradford to anywhere in the UK
Bradford is a few minutes from the M606 and M62, with the M1 about half an hour away. From here Manchester and Sheffield are each about an hour's drive, Newcastle about two hours ten, Birmingham about two and a half hours, and London and Edinburgh four to four and a half. Bristol, Cardiff, Brighton, Glasgow or the Cornish coast, the process is the same: your belongings go on the van at your Bradford address and come off at the destination, with nothing moved to another vehicle or handled in between.
| Destination from Bradford | Rough drive time |
|---|---|
| Manchester | about 1 hour |
| Sheffield | about 1 hour |
| Newcastle | about 2 hours 10 minutes |
| Birmingham | about 2 and a half hours |
| London | about 4 to 4 and a half hours |
| Edinburgh | about 4 to 4 and a half hours |
Those are estimates for the drive on a clear road, not timed runs; traffic, roadworks and breaks change them, and the arrival window for your move is agreed before we set off.
That last point matters. Some larger firms consolidate long distance loads through depots, which means multiple handling and a delivery window measured in days. Ours is a single dedicated run with an arrival window agreed before we set off.
Who a long distance van suits
- Tenants relocating for a new job with a one-bed flat or a lightly furnished two-bed
- Students moving home at the end of the year or starting a course elsewhere
- Parents sending furniture to a son or daughter's first flat
- Buyers collecting a single high-value item from a seller across the country, such as an upright piano (with notice), a classic motorbike or a dining set
- Businesses sending stock, samples or equipment to a branch or event
- Anyone whose move is too big for a courier and too small for a lorry
Planning a long distance move
Long distance runs are booked in advance. A week's notice is ideal, and shorter notice is sometimes possible when the diary allows. We'll confirm the collection time, estimated arrival, and a fixed price covering fuel, tolls and the driver's time. For moves over about 250 miles we may schedule collection in the afternoon and delivery the next morning so the load isn't unloaded at midnight; you'll know the plan before you book.
Good packing makes a big difference on a long run. If you'd like help, our packing service can pack the day before collection. For full homes, see house removals. You'll be told honestly whether one van will do it, or whether a home that size needs a larger removals firm.
Collections from towns around Bradford
Although we're Bradford based, long distance collections can start anywhere in our local area, such as Leeds, Harrogate, Huddersfield or Skipton, and go anywhere in mainland Britain. Between long runs, the same van and driver work as a man with a van in Bradford on local moves and deliveries.
Long Distance & Nationwide across West Yorkshire and beyond
From Bradford the van runs to 81 towns, nearest first in West Yorkshire, then the longer runs north, south and over the Pennines. Each one has its own page covering the streets, access and parking there.
West Yorkshire
North Yorkshire
South Yorkshire
East Riding of Yorkshire
Greater Manchester
Lancashire
Merseyside
Cheshire
Derbyshire
Frequently asked questions: Long Distance & Nationwide
Which parts of the UK do you cover for long distance moves?
Anywhere in mainland Great Britain: London, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle and Scotland included.
How much notice do you need?
A week is ideal for long distance work. Shorter notice is sometimes possible when the diary allows, so contact us as early as possible with your dates.
How much does a long distance removal from Bradford cost?
It is one fixed price that includes fuel, tolls and the driver's time, agreed before you book, so there are no mileage surprises on the day. What sets it is the distance, how much is going and the access at each end. Send photos, both postcodes and your date; our prices page explains how the figure is reached.
Can I travel in the van?
There's one passenger seat, so one person can ride along. Anyone else can travel separately and meet us at the destination.
Can a very long run be split over two days?
Yes, by arrangement. On very long runs the van can stop overnight and deliver the next morning, and the plan and the price are agreed before we set off.