How to travel from Edinburgh to Bradford

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Bradford

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 33m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $74.

Distance: 159 miles (257 km)

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from Edinburgh to Bradford

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

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The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Bradford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    9:10 PM9h05
    Edinburgh
    6:15 AMBradford
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

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  • National Express
    9:10 PM9h05
    Edinburgh
    6:15 AMBradford
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    9:10 PM9h05
    Edinburgh
    6:15 AMBradford
    $651One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh to Bradford

Travel to Bradford 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 Edinburgh to Bradford.

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There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Bradford including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Bradford is a bus with an average price of $34 (€27).

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

A bus is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Bradford costing on average $74 (€59).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Bradford is by train with an average journey time of 3h 16m.

Other travel options to Bradford take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 5m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Bradford is approximately 159 miles (257 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Bradford is:
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Bradford as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Bradford:
  • Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Bradford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Bradford by bus.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, first_transpennine_express, Cross Country to go to Bradford by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Bradford:
  • 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh to Bradford often also extend their vacation to go to London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds, Stockport. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Bradford and these popular destinations at a great price.

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