The average train between Bradford and Chelmsford takes 3h 57m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is an hourly train service from Bradford to Chelmsford. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bradford and Chelmsford. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bradford is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Chelmsford at 8:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Leeds and take an average of 3h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Bradford to Chelmsford. However, there are services departing from Bradford station and arriving at Chelmsford station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 57m.
Bradford to Chelmsford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leeds station.
Bradford to Chelmsford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chelmsford station.
Book your Bradford to Chelmsford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bradford and Chelmsford is 273.3 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a train from Bradford Interchange to Chelmsford via Leeds, London Kings Cross, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Liverpool Street station, and London Liverpool Street in around 3h 44m.