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4.6Travel optionsfrom Bradford to Glasgow
How to get from Bradford to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bradford to Glasgow is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM13h30Bradford, Interchange Station10:20 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$501One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 AM13h30Bradford, Interchange Station10:20 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$501One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA1369 · BA14924:05 PM3h30Manchester Airport7:35 PMGlasgow International Airport$3101One-way1 transfer
Other options
C32330 · C32569+
W3403310:46 AM4h15Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)3:01 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$911One-way2 transfers- C32995 · C32573+W340071:11 PM4h50Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)6:01 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$911One-way2 transfers
- C32986 · C31880+W339129:07 AM4h55Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)2:02 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$911One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM16h15Bradford, Interchange Station9:15 AMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$501One-way1 transfer
NX172 · NX59011:40 AM8h35Bradford, Nelson Street N28:15 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$801One-way1 transfer
- BA1365 · BA14901:50 PM4h50Manchester Airport6:40 PMGlasgow International Airport$3101One-way1 transfer
- BA1359 · BA14849:20 AM5h20Manchester Airport2:40 PMGlasgow International Airport$3101One-way1 transfer
- BA1365 · BA14921:50 PM5h45Manchester Airport7:35 PMGlasgow International Airport$3101One-way1 transfer
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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 $23. 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 $23, and a train costs an average of $18.
Distance: 174 miles (281 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 29m Average total duration 5h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company | Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Glasgow:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Glasgow costing on average $78.
A bus is $205 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bradford to Glasgow costing on average $255.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 31m.
Bus takes on average 5h 59m.
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Glasgow:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Glasgow costing on average $78.
A bus is $205 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bradford to Glasgow costing on average $255.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 31m.
Bus takes on average 5h 59m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and Glasgow as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight 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 Bradford, Nelson Street N2 and arrive in Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus, First Bradford to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway, Scotrail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Glasgow by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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