How to travel from Bradford to Glasgow, United Kingdom

The distance between Bradford and Glasgow is around 323km (201 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Bradford to Glasgow by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Leeds Bradford (LBA) to Glasgow (GLA).

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    £250($295)
Operated by

Aer Lingus

+ 3 others

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Preston and then to Glasgow Central.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    £100($120)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St and then to Glasgow.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    £17($20)
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Drive

Drive to Glasgow.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Distance323km (201 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bradford and Glasgow

There are several options for getting from Bradford to Glasgow by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £17 ($20) and will take around 6h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £250 ($295).

The distance between Bradford and Glasgow is around 323km (201 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 280km (174 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Bradford and Glasgow by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bradford to Glasgow is to fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £250 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Bradford and Glasgow, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £17 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bradford and Glasgow. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bradford to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Preston. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 40m.

Northern Rail, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express Service and CrossCountry run train services between Bradford and Glasgow. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bradford and Glasgow. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Bradford to Glasgow. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Manchester Coach Station Chorlton St. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.

National Express run regular bus services between Bradford and Glasgow. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Bradford and Glasgow. Flights depart from Leeds Bradford (LBA) and arrive at Glasgow (GLA) - via Belfast City (BHD). The flight takes around 2hrs.

There is no direct flight from Bradford to Glasgow. There is however a flight that goes via Belfast City (BHD). This services will take at least 3h 10m (not including layover time).

The flight from Bradford to Glasgow typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Leeds Bradford (LBA) and and arrive into Glasgow (GLA).

The closest major airport to Glasgow is Glasgow Airport (GLA) (GLA) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Glasgow. Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) (PIK) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) (EDI) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Bradford and Glasgow. The distance is around 323km (201 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bradford to Glasgow is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around £100 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Bradford and Glasgow

Transport options from Bradford to Glasgow
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 3 similar
3h 10m
£250($295)
every 30 mins483km (300 miles)
Train and Plane3h 20m
£170($200)
hourly568km (353 miles)
Train to Manchester Victoria, plane3h 50m
£175($205)
hourly552km (343 miles)
Train to Birmingham New Street, Fly4hrs
£130($155)
hourly641km (398 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
£100($120)
hourly390km (242 miles)
Train to Glasgow Central4h 25m
£130($155)
twice daily459km (285 miles)
Bus
6h 30m
£17($20)
once daily416km (259 miles)
Drive
3h 35m
£56($66)
on demand323km (201 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Glasgow

The following major airports near Glasgow offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.

GLA
Glasgow Airport (GLA)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Glasgow
PIK
Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK)
Domestic Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Glasgow
EDI
Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
International Airport
Distance
56km (35 miles) from Glasgow