The Distance
York-based award-winning app agency founded in 2009. 150+ apps built for NHS, AstraZeneca, Bentley, LNER, and Le Shuttle across iOS, Android, and web platforms.
How much does The Distance charge?
The Distance lists $100–$149/hr with a $50K+ minimum. Confirm a live quote before you budget — these figures come from public materials reviewed 2026-09-18.
- Hourly rate
- $100–149
- Min project
- $50K+
- Team size
- 10-25
- Remote
- Yes
Compared with 107 listed agencies
Midpoint $125/hr vs directory median $125/hr — the middle third (48th percentile, September 2026).
See how hourly rates become project totals in the cost guide.
Who is The Distance a good fit for?
17 years; NHS, AstraZeneca, LNER, and Bentley. 12-year PayStream partnership. Cyber Essentials and Good Business Charter for regulated buyers.
Best for
UK enterprises in transport, healthcare, financial services, and education seeking a trusted long-term digital product partner. Organisations in regulated industries that need Cyber Essentials-certified development.
Tradeoffs
York HQ means onsite London collaboration requires travel or use of the smaller London satellite office. $100-$149/hr rate positions the agency at mid-premium — scope increases can escalate budgets quickly. Relatively low public profile compared to larger London agencies may require more due diligence from clients unfamiliar with the York ecosystem.
About The Distance
The Distance Agency Ltd was incorporated on 22 June 2009 and is headquartered at 12-18 Market Street, York with a London office at 90 York Way. Over 17 years the agency has delivered more than 150 digital products in regulated sectors. Anchor clients include a 12-year partnership with PayStream (fintech), the LeShuttle travel app (4.7-star, 7,000+ reviews), NHS projects, and platform work for AstraZeneca and Network Rail. Cyber Essentials certification and Good Business Charter accreditation support procurement in healthcare and public sector. Services span mobile and web apps, AI features, automation, integration, and QA.
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Questions about The Distance
- Does The Distance work remotely?
- The Distance is headquartered in York, United Kingdom. Remote delivery is listed as available on this profile. Timezone overlap and communication cadence usually matter more than the office city.
- Who owns the code after hiring The Distance?
- Full code ownership transferred to client. Clients retain all IP and source code on project completion.
- How current is this The Distance profile?
- Facts on this page were last reviewed 2026-09-18 from public materials. Rates and minimums can change — confirm a live quote on thedistance.co.uk before you budget.
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