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Compare train and bus for Glasgow to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Glasgow 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 4h 5m. 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 €34, and a train costs an average of €46.
Distance: 174 miles (281 km)
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€68 Average price | €49 Average price Cheapest |
4h 35m Average total duration Fastest 4h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 39m Average total duration 7h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Bradford is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Bradford:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Bradford costing on average $58 (€46).
Other travel options to Bradford take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 0m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Bradford as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Leeds, York Street (Travel Centre).
- Travel with Northern Rail (3), Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry, LNER, first_transpennine_express to go to Bradford by train.
- Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Bradford by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with Megabus.
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