The distance between Chester and Bradford is around 125km (78 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 20m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Chester to Bradford by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Bradford → Chester if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Bradford Interchange.
Take the bus to Bradford Interchange Bridge Street.
There are several options for getting from Chester to Bradford by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around £7 ($8) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately £22 ($26).
The distance between Chester and Bradford is around 125km (78 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 101km (63 miles)
It takes around 1h 50m to get from Chester and Bradford by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Chester to Bradford is to drive which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx £22 ($26).
The cheapest way to travel between Chester and Bradford, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around £7 ($8) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Chester and Bradford. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs every 2 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Chester and Bradford with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 50m.
Northern Rail run train services between Chester and Bradford. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chester and Bradford. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Chester and Bradford with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3hrs.
National Express run regular bus services between Chester and Bradford. Buses run once daily and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chester to Bradford. We recommend that you take the train to Bradford Interchange. instead which will take 1h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Chester and Bradford. The distance is around 125km (78 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 20m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chester to Bradford is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around £34 ($40).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Train | 1h 50m | £34($40) | every 2 hours | 128km (79 miles) |
Bus | 3hrs | £7($8) | once daily | 134km (83 miles) |
Drive | 1h 20m | £22($26) | on demand | 125km (78 miles) |
The following major airports near Bradford offer regular flights to various popular destinations within United Kingdom and internationally.