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Compare train and bus for Bradford to Chester
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Chester among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 58m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $16, and a train costs an average of $16.
Distance: 62 miles (101 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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$23 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Chester:
A train is $0.60 (€0.48) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bradford to Chester costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
Travel optionsfrom Bradford to Chester
How to get from Bradford to Chester by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bradford to Chester is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:05 AM1h56Bradford12:01 PMChester$271One-way0 transfers
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10:05 AM1h56Bradford12:01 PMChester$271One-way0 transfers
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10:05 AM1h56Bradford12:01 PMChester$271One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bradford to Chester:
A train is $0.60 (€0.48) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bradford to Chester costing on average $24 (€19).
Other travel options to Chester take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 40m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bradford and Chester as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Leeds, Coach Station and arrive in Chester, Gorse Stacks (Bus Interchange).
- Trains mostly depart from Bradford Interchange (BDI) and arrive in Chester station (CTR).
- Travel with Northern Rail, Transport for Wales to go to Chester by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Northern Rail.
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