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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 $33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. 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 $33, and a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 159 miles (257 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$94 Average price | $60 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 2m Average total duration 7h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg 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 Edinburgh to Bradford:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Bradford costing on average $94 (€77).
A bus is $243 (€199) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Bradford costing on average $303 (€248).
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 14m.
Bus takes on average 7h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom Edinburgh to Bradford
How to get from Edinburgh to Bradford by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Edinburgh to Bradford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:40 PM15h45Edinburgh2:25 PMBradford$391One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:40 PM15h45Edinburgh2:25 PMBradford$391One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 8:10 PM9h05Edinburgh5:15 AMBradford$601One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 9:40 PM15h40Edinburgh1:20 PMBradford$1101One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Bradford:
A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Bradford costing on average $94 (€77).
A bus is $243 (€199) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Bradford costing on average $303 (€248).
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 14m.
Bus takes on average 7h 32m.
- Around 16 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Bradford, Nelson Street N2.
- Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
- Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
- Travel with National Express, Megabus, FlixBus to go to Bradford by bus.
- Travel with London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Cross Country, TransPennine Express to go to Bradford by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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