How to travel from Bradford to Glasgow

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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 €14. 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 €14, and a train costs an average of €24.

Distance: 174 miles (281 km)

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€54

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€31

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4h 45m

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4h 15m

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6h 28m

Average total duration

5h 58m

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0.3 - 0.7kg

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from Bradford to Glasgow

How to get from Bradford to Glasgow by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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
10:15PM8h40
Bradford
06:55AMGlasgow
$231One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
10:15PM8h40
Bradford
06:55AMGlasgow
$231One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Megabus
12:55AM6h00
Bradford
06:55AMGlasgow
$241One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Megabus
12:55PM6h35
Bradford
07:30PMGlasgow
$371One-way
0 transfers
National Express
08:35AM9h00
Bradford
05:35PMGlasgow
$661One-way
0 transfers
National Express
10:45PM7h00
Bradford
05:45AMGlasgow
$701One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bradford to Glasgow

Travel to Glasgow easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bradford to Glasgow.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bradford and Glasgow including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Bradford to Glasgow is a bus with an average price of $18 (€14).

This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Glasgow:

A bus is $13 (€10) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bradford to Glasgow costing on average $30 (€24).

The fastest way to travel from Bradford to Glasgow is by train with an average journey time of 4h 17m.

Other travel options to Glasgow take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 0m.

The distance from Bradford to Glasgow is approximately 174 miles (281 km).
The average frequency per day from Bradford to Glasgow is:
  • Around 6 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bradford to Glasgow:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bradford to Glasgow, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TransPennine Express, Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, CrossCountry, LNER, ScotRail to go to Glasgow by train.
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Glasgow by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bradford to Glasgow:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Bradford to Glasgow often also extend their vacation to go to London, Edinburgh, Manchester, Birmingham, Ingliston. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Glasgow and these popular destinations at a great price.

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