From Bradford, the supported centre group is concentrated in Manchester, with a further France option listed in Edinburgh.
Centre and route research checked 2 August 2026
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Distances start from the centre of Bradford and follow a road route where available.
The centre is close to Piccadilly Gardens. Check the France provider page for appointment-specific arrival instructions.
Check the destination-specific VFS page and appointment confirmation before travelling.
Check the current submission time and courier requirements before travelling.
Check your France appointment confirmation and the provider page before setting off.
Driving distances and times are estimates calculated from the centre of the named location. Live traffic, road closures and the applicant starting point can change the journey.
From Bradford, the supported centre group is concentrated in Manchester, with a further France option listed in Edinburgh. The nearest listed centre by estimated driving distance is TLScontact Manchester at 37.7 miles and 55 minutes from Bradford's centre. The named routes cover France, Italy, the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain. Because availability and journey conditions change, check the relevant provider page and appointment confirmation before making the trip.
The TLScontact Manchester Visa Application Centre is at 1 Portland Street, Manchester M1 3BE, and is listed at 37.7 miles with an estimated 55-minute drive from Bradford's centre. The VFS Global Manchester centre is at 50 Devonshire Street North, Manchester M12 6JH, listed at 38.3 miles and 56 minutes. TLScontact is linked to the supplied France route, while VFS is linked to Italy, the Netherlands and Portugal.
BLS Spain's Manchester centre is at Unit 1, 205 Chapel Street, Salford, Manchester M3 5PF. Its listed estimate is 38.7 miles and 54 minutes, slightly longer by distance than the VFS centre but shorter by time. The supplied route list connects BLS Manchester with Spain. A TLScontact France centre is also listed in Edinburgh at 197.1 miles and 261 minutes from Bradford's centre, giving applicants a further listed option.
All supplied figures are estimated driving distances and times calculated from Bradford's centre, rather than from an individual home address. Manchester estimates sit between 37.7 and 38.7 miles, with quoted times from 54 to 56 minutes. The BLS figure has the shortest quoted time, while TLScontact has the shortest distance. Traffic, road closures and your starting point may change both figures, so allow sensible contingency.
Centre choice should follow the destination and appointment confirmation, not distance alone. TLScontact's Manchester guidance places the centre close to Piccadilly Gardens and asks applicants to check France appointment-specific arrival instructions. VFS directs applicants to check its destination-specific page and confirmation. BLS asks travellers to check current submission time and courier requirements, so review those details before leaving Bradford for the booked appointment in Manchester.
Confirm whether your booking is with TLScontact, VFS Global or BLS International before setting off. The Manchester addresses are different, and the listed route associations differ by destination. Check the confirmation against the postcode so your journey does not take you to the wrong centre.
Bring the documents specified for your visa category and your appointment confirmation. For BLS Spain, the supplied guidance also highlights current submission time and courier requirements. For TLScontact France and VFS destinations, use the relevant provider page for arrival or destination-specific instructions before travel.
Most listed centres are in Manchester, but the Edinburgh France centre is also supported. If you choose Edinburgh, allow for its listed 197.1-mile, 261-minute estimate from Bradford's centre and recheck the TLScontact confirmation before departure.
The BLS Manchester estimate is 54 minutes, although its listed distance is 38.7 miles. Do not assume the shortest journey time identifies the nearest centre. Use the exact booking address and current provider guidance for your destination when planning the appointment-day trip.
This guide was researched on 2 August 2026. Provider details can change, so confirm the current instructions before booking or travelling.