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Trip Overview

The average train between Chester and Bradford takes 1h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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.

1h 53m
Duration
79 mi
Distance
£30
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Chester to Bradford train times

Trains run hourly between Chester and Bradford. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Bradford at 12:22 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 1h 51m • Direct
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    train train 1h 55m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 57m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 51m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 57m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 51m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 57m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 51m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 57m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 51m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 57m • Direct
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    train train 1h 58m • Direct
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    train train 1h 51m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chester to Bradford? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Chester to Bradford.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 79.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Chester, England and Bradford, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Chester to Bradford Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £26–50 and the journey takes 1h 51m.

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