How to travel from Glasgow to Bradford

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Compare bus, train, and flight 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 $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 59m. 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 $41, and a train costs an average of $37.

Distance: 174 miles (281 km)

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Driving

$77

Average price

$60

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Cheapest

$114

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 29m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 59m

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30m

Additional time*

7h 40m

Average total duration

7h 10m

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30m

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4h 13m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.3 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Avanti West Coast

Most popular train company

National Express

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

The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Bradford is a bus with an average price of $60 (€49).

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

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Bradford costing on average $77 (€63).

A bus is $176 (€144) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Bradford costing on average $236 (€193).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Bradford is by train with an average journey time of 3h 59m.

Other travel options to Bradford take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 29m.

Bus takes on average 7h 10m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Glasgow and Bradford including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Glasgow to Bradford among Omio's users.

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from Glasgow to Bradford

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBus
    10:40 PM12h30
    Glasgow
    11:10 AMBradford
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    10:40 PM12h30
    Glasgow
    11:10 AMBradford
    $561One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • National Express
    7:55 PM10h20
    Glasgow
    6:15 AMBradford
    $751One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    9:40 PM12h30
    Glasgow
    10:10 AMBradford
    $731One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Bradford.

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There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and Bradford including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Bradford is a bus with an average price of $60 (€49).

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

A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Bradford costing on average $77 (€63).

A bus is $176 (€144) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Bradford costing on average $236 (€193).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Bradford is by train with an average journey time of 3h 59m.

Other travel options to Bradford take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 29m.

Bus takes on average 7h 10m.

The distance from Glasgow to Bradford is approximately 174 miles (281 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Bradford is:
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Bradford:
  • Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Bradford Interchange (BDI).
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Bradford, Nelson Street N2.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Bradford, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with National Express, FlixBus, Megabus to go to Bradford by bus.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Northern Rail, London North Eastern Railway, CrossCountry, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express to go to Bradford by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Glasgow to Bradford:
  • 0 direct buses per day with Megabus.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow 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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