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What is the best way to travel from Glasgow to Bradford?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Buses and Trains to Bradford from Glasgow. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 5 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Bus is the cheapest, while Train is the fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
8h 15m
£24
£40
2
Train
3h 57m
£38
£64
3

What is the cheapest way to reach Bradford from Glasgow?

You can reach Bradford with just £24 by taking a Bus from FlixBus, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Tuesday
from £24
Wednesday
from £64
Thursday
from £38
Friday
from £31
Saturday
from £28
Sunday
from £44
Monday
from £50

    Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    12h 30m
    0
    22:40
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    11:10
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24

    Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • TransPennine Express
    4h 3m
    0
    12:04
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    16:07
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £64
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 57m
    0
    12:40
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    16:37
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £75

    Cheapest Trains Thursday

  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 18m
    0
    18:40
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    22:58
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £38
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 3m
    0
    12:04
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    16:07
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £64
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 57m
    0
    12:40
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    16:37
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £75

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    12h 30m
    0
    22:40
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    11:10
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31
  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    08:40
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    16:55
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50

    • Cheapest Trains Friday

  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 57m
    0
    12:40
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    16:37
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £78

    Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    12h 30m
    0
    22:40
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    11:10
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28
  • National Express
    8h 30m
    0
    08:40
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    17:10
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50

    Cheapest Trains Sunday

  • ScotRail
    5h 8m
    0
    17:00
    Glasgow
    Queen Street Station
    22:08
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £44
  • ScotRail
    5h 6m
    0
    18:00
    Glasgow
    Queen Street Station
    23:06
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £78

    • Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    8h 30m
    0
    08:40
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    17:10
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    08:40
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    17:00
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50

    • Cheapest Trains Monday

  • ScotRail
    5h 7m
    0
    08:00
    Glasgow
    Queen Street Station
    13:07
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £51
  • ScotRail
    4h 54m
    0
    08:00
    Glasgow
    Queen Street Station
    12:54
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £64
  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 59m
    0
    08:38
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    12:37
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £74

What are the fastest trips from Glasgow to Bradford?

You can get to Bradford from Glasgow in just 3h 57m with a Train from Avanti West Coast. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Tuesday
from 12h 30m
Wednesday
from 3h 57m
Thursday
from 3h 57m
Friday
from 3h 57m
Saturday
from 8h 30m
Sunday
from 5h 6m
Monday
from 3h 59m

    Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    12h 30m
    0
    22:40
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    11:10
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £24

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 57m
    0
    12:40
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    16:37
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £75
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 3m
    0
    12:04
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    16:07
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £64

    Fastest Trains Thursday

  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 57m
    0
    12:40
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    16:37
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £75
  • TransPennine Express
    4h 3m
    0
    12:04
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    16:07
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    0
    TransPennine Express
    Economy
    from £64
  • Avanti West Coast
    4h 18m
    0
    18:40
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    22:58
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £38

    Fastest Trains Friday

  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 57m
    0
    12:40
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    16:37
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £78

    • Fastest Buses Friday

  • National Express
    8h 15m
    0
    08:40
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    16:55
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • FlixBus
    12h 30m
    0
    22:40
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    11:10
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £31

    Fastest Buses Saturday

  • National Express
    8h 30m
    0
    08:40
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    17:10
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
  • FlixBus
    12h 30m
    0
    22:40
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    11:10
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £28

    Fastest Trains Sunday

  • ScotRail
    5h 6m
    0
    18:00
    Glasgow
    Queen Street Station
    23:06
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £78
  • ScotRail
    5h 8m
    0
    17:00
    Glasgow
    Queen Street Station
    22:08
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £44

    • Fastest Buses Sunday

  • National Express
    8h 30m
    0
    08:40
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    17:10
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50

    Fastest Trains Monday

  • Avanti West Coast
    3h 59m
    0
    08:38
    Glasgow
    Central Station
    12:37
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    0
    Avanti West Coast
    Economy
    from £74
  • ScotRail
    4h 54m
    0
    08:00
    Glasgow
    Queen Street Station
    12:54
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £64
  • ScotRail
    5h 7m
    0
    08:00
    Glasgow
    Queen Street Station
    13:07
    Bradford
    Forster Square Station
    0
    ScotRail
    Economy
    from £51

    • Fastest Buses Monday

  • National Express
    8h 20m
    0
    08:40
    Glasgow
    Buchanan Bus Station
    17:00
    Bradford
    Interchange
    0
    National Express
    Economy
    £50
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Glasgow to Bradford

What are the most popular stations in Glasgow and Bradford?

In Glasgow, you will usually depart from Central Station, Queen Street Station or Buchanan Bus Station, while in Bradford you will be arriving at Interchange, Apperley Bridge Rail Station or Forster Square Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Bradford from Glasgow? With 2 connections between 5 Train and Bus operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Glasgow and Bradford, you can pay as low as £24 with a Bus from FlixBus.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Avanti West Coast: you will get to Bradford in just 3h 57m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Glasgow and Bradford are Avanti West Coast, National Express and ScotRail, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Glasgow and Bradford is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Bishopbriggs or to Shipley, and look at flights from Glasgow Airport, and landing at Leeds Bradford Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Glasgow to Bradford?

The most popular companies between Glasgow and Bradford, are Avanti West Coast, National Express and ScotRail. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: National Express and FlixBus

Train companies: Avanti West Coast, ScotRail and TransPennine Express

All you need to know when you travel from Glasgow to Bradford

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Glasgow to Bradford. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Glasgow to Bradford

How can I reach Bradford from Glasgow?

Every day, there are on average 2 connections between Train and Bus, with which you can get to Bradford from Glasgow.

How far is Bradford from Glasgow?

The distance between Glasgow and Bradford is 279.9 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Glasgow and Bradford?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 8 kgs of CO2, a train 10 kgs, a car 48 kgs, and a flight 69 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Glasgow to Bradford?

You can get to Bradford with just £24 by taking a Bus from FlixBus.

What is the fastest way to get from Glasgow to Bradford?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Bradford in just 3h 57m with a Train from Avanti West Coast.

More routes to Glasgow and to Bradford

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Glasgow and to Bradford. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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