How to travel from Edinburgh to Bradford

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Compare bus and train 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 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 $33, and a train costs an average of $73.

Distance: 159 miles (257 km)

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Bus

$94

Average price

$69

Average price

Cheapest

4h 3m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 33m

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30m

Additional time*

8h 2m

Average total duration

7h 32m

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30m

Additional time*

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

LNER

Most popular train company

National Express

Most popular bus company

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Edinburgh to Bradford

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

Our recommendation

train

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

LNERC40886+Northern Rail (3)Y24371
08:55AM4h19
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
01:14PMBradford Interchange (BDI)
$1111One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

National ExpressNX183 · NX181 · NX171
08:15PM13h20
Edinburgh, Bus Station
09:35AMBradford, Nelson Street N2
$721One-way
2 transfers

Fastest

British AirwaysBA1455 · BA1384
06:30PM3h40
Edinburgh Airport
10:10PMManchester Airport
$9121One-way
1 transfer

Other options

LNERY11827+Northern Rail (3)Y24373
09:30AM4h44
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
02:14PMBradford Interchange (BDI)
$1111One-way
1 transfer
Avanti West CoastW01973+Northern Rail (3)Y24374
10:51AM4h13
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
03:04PMBradford Interchange (BDI)
$1111One-way
1 transfer
LNERY11827+TransPennine ExpressL37233+Northern Rail (3)Y24397
09:30AM4h30
Edinburgh Waverley (EDB)
02:00PMBradford Interchange (BDI)
$1111One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:40PM15h45
Edinburgh, Bus Station
02:25PMBradford, Interchange Station
$861One-way
1 transfer
AzulBA4014 · BA7807
10:20AM5h50
Edinburgh Airport
04:10PMManchester Airport
$4101One-way
1 transfer
AzulBA4073 · BA7842
12:05PM4h10
Edinburgh Airport
04:15PMManchester Airport
$4681One-way
1 transfer
British AirwaysBA1447 · BA1380
12:40PM8h15
Edinburgh Airport
08:55PMManchester Airport
$6191One-way
1 transfer

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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 2 options to travel between Edinburgh and Bradford including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Bradford is a bus with an average price of $33 (€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 $73 (€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 bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Edinburgh to Bradford:
  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre).
  • Trains mostly depart from Edinburgh Waverley (EDB) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
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 LNER, CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3), 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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