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Compare train and bus for Bradford to Glasgow
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Glasgow among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $37.
Distance: 174 miles (281 km)
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$75 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Bradford to Glasgow 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 Glasgow:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Glasgow costing on average $37 (€30).
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 0m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and Glasgow as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Glasgow Central (GLC).
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre) and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), CrossCountry, ScotRail, LNER to go to Glasgow by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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