The average train between Chelmsford and Bradford takes 3h 51m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. There is an hourly train service from Chelmsford to Bradford. 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 Chelmsford and Bradford. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chelmsford is at 11:24 PM which arrives into Bradford at 8:14 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 3h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Chelmsford to Bradford. However, there are services departing from Chelmsford station and arriving at Bradford station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.
Chelmsford to Bradford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Chelmsford station.
Chelmsford to Bradford train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Leeds station.
Book your Chelmsford to Bradford train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chelmsford and Bradford is 273.3 km. The road distance is 363 km.
You can take a train from Chelmsford to Bradford Interchange via London Liverpool Street, Liverpool Street station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, King's Cross, and Leeds in around 3h 43m.