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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 $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 $25, and a flight costs an average of $137.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$93 Average price | $39 Average price Cheapest | $227 Average price | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 30m Average total duration 8h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 40m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Edinburgh:
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Edinburgh costing on average $93 (€76).
A bus is $188 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bradford to Edinburgh costing on average $227 (€187).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 33m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Bradford to Edinburgh
How to get from Bradford to Edinburgh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bradford to Edinburgh is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- NX172 · NX1801:15 AM6h50Bradford, Nelson Street N28:05 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$251One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX172 · NX1801:15 AM6h50Bradford, Nelson Street N28:05 AMEdinburgh, Bus Station$251One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA8905 · BA88884:10 PM3h15Manchester Airport7:25 PMEdinburgh Airport$3421One-way1 transfer
Other options
C02172+G669879:37 AM3h33Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)1:10 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$701One-way1 transfer- G80205+
G889609:08 AM3h22Bradford Interchange (BDI)12:30 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$871One-way1 transfer - G66987+L895449:31 AM3h39Bradford Interchange (BDI)1:10 PMEdinburgh Waverley (EDB)$1111One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 PM7h35Bradford, Interchange Station8:50 PMEdinburgh, Bus Station$481One-way1 transfer
- BA1359 · BA14529:20 AM6h20Manchester Airport3:40 PMEdinburgh Airport$1681One-way1 transfer
- BA1369 · BA14644:05 PM5h25Manchester Airport9:30 PMEdinburgh Airport$2271One-way1 transfer
- BA1369 · BA14664:05 PM6h15Manchester Airport10:20 PMEdinburgh Airport$2271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Edinburgh:
A bus is $54 (€45) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Edinburgh costing on average $93 (€76).
A bus is $188 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bradford to Edinburgh costing on average $227 (€187).
Other travel options to Edinburgh take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 33m.
Bus takes on average 8h 0m.
- Around 14 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 4 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 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 and arrive in Edinburgh, Bus Station.
- Travel with CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited to go to Edinburgh by train.
- Travel with British Airways to go to Edinburgh by flight.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus, First Bradford to go to Edinburgh by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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