Trains from Glasgow to Bradford

Glasgow to Bradford train information

Glasgow Bradford train map

Train duration 4h29m
Arrival Bradford, England
Departure Glasgow, Scotland
Distance 175 Miles
Lowest train price from £39.54
Average train price £58.00
  • There are several rail providers across the UK & Europe. By searching for your ticket on gopili, you will be able to see the trains connecting Glasgow in Scotland to Bradford in England as well as the rail company for this route.
  • There are 175 miles between the 2 cities and the average journey time from Glasgow to Bradford is approximately 4h29m. Taking the train is often the fastest option to get to Bradford from Glasgow, and it's also a greener option than driving your car or flying.
  • Based on our data, the lowest fare to travel in the next month is £39.54. This price is based on an adult ticket and does not include the money you can save with a railcard.

Best prices for Glasgow to Bradford train tickets

from £39.54 MORE 4h03m
Other modes of transport available
Coach
from £47.30 MORE 12h30m
from £46.18 MORE 12h30m

Glasgow - Bradford prices calendar

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Ticket prices and availability have been recorded in the last 72 hours from the data provided by our partners.

Glasgow - Bradford: the best time to book cheap trains

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The table above is based on the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train is bought. Purchasing your train from Glasgow to Bradford in advance should enable you to spend less for your trip.

We found tickets available from £18 when booking your ticket 15 days in advance which is 55% cheaper than the best ticket we found when buying your ticket on the day you're travelling.

Best prices for Glasgow to Bradford trains

We compare train ticket for all major companies to travel between Glasgow and Bradford by train and find the best prices for the coming days. Take a look at the prices of train tickets Bradford to Glasgow and find the best deal for your outbound journey.

From To Price Departure on At Company Searched
Glasgow
Central
Bradford
Interchange
£39.54 12/07/2025 04:52 9 days ago
Glasgow
Central
Bradford
Forster Square
£59.27 12/07/2025 05:48 9 days ago
Glasgow
Central
Bradford
Interchange
£72.45 12/07/2025 05:48 9 days ago

Best prices for the next 180 days.

Glasgow Bradford train

Discount Glasgow - Bradford train tickets

Willing to travel for cheap? Many railcards and deals exist to spend less for your Glasgow Bradford train ticket and save even more money on your tickets: special train fares for children, railcards for all ages, group travel, or charity discount. There are several types of railcards available: 16-25 railcard, Two together railcard, Family and Friends Railcard, Senior railcard, Disabled persons railcard.

The main benefit of using a railcard is that you only need a few trips to be profitable.

You will need to purchase at least £88 of train tickets throughout the duration of the railcard's validity for the railcard to be worth the investment. It corresponds to the price of the card, thirty pounds, divided by the saving, thirty four percent. On every train that you buy after that, you will save money.

For instance, train tickets from Glasgow to Bradford cost on average £57.09 (1). If you're dividing £88 by £57.09 (£88/£57.09 = 1.54), it turns out that after only 2 one way trips from Bradford to Glasgow, the card will have paid for itself.

All railcards cost £30 except the Disabled persons railcard for which you will pay £20. Railcards give you 34% off most adult fares, hence you will save 1/3 on most train tickets.

(1)Average prices observed over the last 6 months for one way journey

Train Journey Average price without railcard(1) With a railcard 34% off(2) Saving based on a one-way trip Number of return trips to pay off the cost
Glasgow to Bradford train £57.09 £38.06 £19.03 1.55

(1)Average price observed over the last 6 months for one way

(2)Price calculated with an average reduction of 34% on train tickets fare

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