How to travel from Chelmsford to Bradford, United Kingdom
The distance between Chelmsford and Bradford is around 322km (200 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Chelmsford to Bradford by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bradford → Chelmsford if you're planning a return trip.
Train
Take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Leeds.
- Duration3h 10m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost£52($62)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Train to London Liverpool Street, plane
Take the train to London Liverpool Street then fly from London Heathrow (LHR) to Manchester (MAN) then take the train to Bradford Interchange.
- Duration3h 25m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost£260($310)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to London Liverpool Street then take the bus to Bradford Interchange Bridge Street.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost£29($34)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chelmsford and Bradford
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Chelmsford to Bradford by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around £29 ($34) and will take around 5h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £52 ($62).
The distance between Chelmsford and Bradford is around 322km (200 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 274km (170 miles)
It takes around 3h 10m to get from Chelmsford and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chelmsford to Bradford is to take the train which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx £52 ($62).
The cheapest way to travel between Chelmsford and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around £29 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chelmsford and Bradford. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Chelmsford to Bradford. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in London Liverpool Street, King's Cross St. Pancras station and Leeds. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.
Greater Anglia, LNER and Grand Central run train services between Chelmsford and Bradford. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 10m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Chelmsford and Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to London Liverpool Street and then to Leeds. instead which will take 3h 10m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chelmsford to Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to Stratford (London) then fly from London City (LCY) to Leeds Bradford (LBA). instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Bradford is Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) (LBA) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Bradford. Manchester Airport (MAN) (MAN) and Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA) (DSA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Chelmsford and Bradford. The distance is around 322km (200 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chelmsford to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around £52 ($62).
Compare travel optionsbetween Chelmsford and Bradford
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train + 1 similar | 3h 10m | £52($62) | hourly | 363km (225 miles) |
| Train via London Liverpool Street | 3h 45m | £55($65) | 4 times a day | 375km (233 miles) |
Train to London Liverpool Street, plane + 2 similar | 3h 25m | £260($310) | hourly | 406km (252 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 50m | £335($395) | hourly | 873km (543 miles) |
| Train to London Liverpool Street, Fly | 5h 50m | £290($345) | hourly | 1,991km (1,237 miles) |
Train and Bus | 5h 50m | £29($34) | every 4 hours | 383km (238 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | £56($66) | on demand | 322km (200 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Chelmsford and Bradford
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Jet2.com
Train operators
Greater Anglia
LNER
Grand Central
Bus companies
Airports near Bradford
The following major airports near Bradford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA)
- Distance
- 10km (6 miles) from Bradford
Manchester Airport (MAN)
- Distance
- 59km (37 miles) from Bradford
Doncaster Sheffield Airport (DSA)
- Distance
- 60km (37 miles) from Bradford