Chester to Bradford by train

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Overview: trains from Chester to Bradford

Find the key information for travelling by train from Chester to Bradford, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 06:17 View journey
Last train 22:29 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 1hr 49m View journey
Distance (km) 100
Trains / day 26 View all
Cheapest journey US$25.50 View journey
Avg journey time 1hr 57m
Train operators 1

Chester to Bradford by train

Gearing up for an adventure by rail from Chester to Bradford? Read on for essential information about this journey, which spans 100 kilometres.

Train cost from Chester to Bradford

Ready to book tickets from Chester to Bradford? Start by comparing all the upcoming trains in just a few clicks with Rail Europe. Here is what you can expect from fares along this specific route:

  • The cheapest tickets between Chester and Bradford typically run US$25.50.

  • If you wait until 30 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can hit .

  • If you wait until 7 days before the departure date to book, ticket prices can increase to .

  • You can book travel between these two destinations 4 months in advance.

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Departure frequency and timetable from Chester to Bradford

Here are the scheduling basics for trains from Chester to Bradford:

  • 06:17 is the first scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 22:29 the the last scheduled train (Monday-Friday).

  • 06:24 is the first scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • 20:29 is the last scheduled train (Saturday and Sunday).

  • A train departs every 33 minutes from Chester toward Bradford.

Start booking your ticket aboard one of the 26 trains serving this route each day.

Average train travel time and distance from Chester to Bradford

On this route, the fastest trip lasts 1 hour and 49 minutes, spanning 100 kilometres in total.

When do tickets between Chester and Bradford go on sale?

Travellers can book train journeys between Chester and Bradford 4 months before the travel date. The earlier you book, the better the price. Stay informed about ticket availability by setting up a personalised booking alert with Rail Europe.

Making your Chester to Bradford travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Bradford.

FAQs about the train journey from Chester to Bradford

Want to know more about your journey from Chester to Bradford? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The distance between Chester and Bradford is 100 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.