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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 an average ticket price of $59 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 28m. 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 bus costs an average of $59, while a flight costs an average of $482.
Distance: 174 miles (281 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$82 Average price | $59 Average price Cheapest | $482 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 28m Average total duration Fastest 3h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration 9h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration 2h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m 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 | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bradford to Glasgow
Compare the available ways to get from Bradford to Glasgow, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Glasgow:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Glasgow costing on average $82.
A bus is $424 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bradford to Glasgow costing on average $482.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 35m.
Bus takes on average 10h 10m.
The journey is about 11m faster (3h 58m by train vs 4h 9m by car) and roughly $31 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($82 vs $113). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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.
4:50 PM 16h55 Bradford 9:45 AM Glasgow $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
4:50 PM 16h55 Bradford 9:45 AM Glasgow $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
4:00 PM 16h45 Bradford 8:45 AM Glasgow $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Glasgow:
A bus is $24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Glasgow costing on average $82.
A bus is $424 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bradford to Glasgow costing on average $482.
Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 35m.
Bus takes on average 10h 10m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 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.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Glasgow International Airport.
- 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.
- Travel with British Airways, BA Cityflyer, Loganair to go to Glasgow by flight.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry to go to Glasgow by train.
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