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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bradford to Edinburgh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Edinburgh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $62.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
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$87 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 32m Average total duration 8h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Bradford to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Bradford to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Edinburgh:
A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Edinburgh costing on average $62 (€50).
A bus is $89 (€72) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bradford to Edinburgh costing on average $112 (€90).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Flight takes on average 3h 30m.
Bus takes on average 6h 40m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and Edinburgh as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Edinburgh Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Edinburgh Waverley (EDB).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, LNER, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3) to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, First Bradford to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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