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There are 8 ways to get from Glasgow to Bradford by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Prestontrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
    2. Take the train from Preston to Bradford Interchangetrain train Blackpool North - York / ...
    4h 23m
    £80–156

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Stationbus bus Ukn31
    5h 31m
    £25–42

  3. Drive 197.1 mi

    1. Drive from Glasgow to Bradfordcar car 197.1 mi
    3h 38m
    £48–69

  4. Fly Glasgow Airport to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane GLA - LBA
    6h 1m
    £48–115

  5. Bus via Little Germany X

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus & Coach Stationbus bus 183 / ...
    7h 2m
    £28–120

  6. Fly Glasgow Airport to Manchester Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Manchester Airport (MAN)plane plane GLA - MAN
    2. Take the train from Manchester Victoria to Bradford Interchangetrain train
    6h 29m
    £67–171

  7. Bus to Edinburgh Airport, fly to Leeds Bradford International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) to Leeds Bradford International Airport (LBA)plane plane EDI - LBA
    6h 29m
    £58–164

  8. Fly Glasgow Airport to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Fly from Glasgow Airport (GLA) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane GLA - BHX
    2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Leedstrain train
    5h 51m
    £94–194

Glasgow to Bradford by train

Calendar124Weekly Trains
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket£80Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 242.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 23m

What companies run services between Glasgow, Scotland and Bradford, England?

You can take a train from Glasgow Central to Bradford Interchange via Preston in around 4h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Buchanan Bus Station to Leeds City Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost £24–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.

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