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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 train, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 44m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $45, while a bus costs an average of $46.
Distance: 174 miles (281 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $46 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration Fastest 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m 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 $89.
A bus is $448 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bradford to Glasgow costing on average $508.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 36m.
Bus takes on average 9h 24m.
Tickets start at around $61 compared to roughly $115 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54. The journey takes 8h 54m versus 4h 9m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel 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.
- NX172 · NX59011:40 AM8h35Bradford, Nelson Street N28:15 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$801One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- NX172 · NX59011:40 AM8h35Bradford, Nelson Street N28:15 PMGlasgow, Buchanan Bus Station$801One-way1 transfer
Fastest
G88969+C0137111:19 AM3h59Bradford Interchange (BDI)3:18 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$1111One-way1 transfer
Other options
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W851666:20 AM4h20Bradford Interchange (BDI)10:40 AMGlasgow Central (GLC)$891One-way1 transfer - C32330 · C32568+W3337910:46 AM4h14Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)3:00 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$911One-way2 transfers
- C32305 · C32442+W337347:45 AM4h16Bradford Forster Square (BDQ)12:01 PMGlasgow Central (GLC)$911One-way2 transfers
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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 $89.
A bus is $448 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bradford to Glasgow costing on average $508.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 36m.
Bus takes on average 9h 24m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 3 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, Scotrail, Northern Trains Limited to go to Glasgow by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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