The cheapest and fastest trains from Chester-le-Street to Bradford
Cheapest price
£19
Average price
£19
Fastest journey
2 h 20 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
119 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chester-le-Street to Bradford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chester-le-Street to Bradford will cost around £19 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £19.
Of the 4 trains that leave Chester-le-Street for Bradford every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 119 km distance in an average of 2 h 42 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 20 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 14 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Chester-le-Street to Bradford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chester-le-Street to Bradford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £18, and a coach costs an average of £20.
Distance: 119 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£21 Average Price Cheapest | £24 Average Price |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 3m Average total duration 2h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Chester-le-Street to Bradford train times
The table below shows live departures for Chester-le-Street to Bradford trains for today, Monday 1 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 03:59 Chester-le-Street | 2h24 | 06:23 Bradford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 04:44 Chester-le-Street | 2h22 | 07:06 Bradford | 0 changesdirect | |
| Tuesday 2 December | |||||
![]() | 03:22 Chester-le-Street | 3h14 | 06:36 Bradford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:30 Chester-le-Street | 2h53 | 06:23 Bradford | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 03:35 Chester-le-Street | 2h20 | 05:55 Bradford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chester-le-Street to Bradford
Trains from Chester-le-Street to Bradford run on average 4 times per day, taking around 1h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:26, the last at 23:08. The fastest train covers the 119 km distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 119 km |
Average train duration 1h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 00:26 |
Last train 23:08 |
Train companies: TransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express from Chester-le-Street to Bradford trainsTransPennine Express, first_transpennine_express trains will get you between Chester-le-Street and Bradford from £18. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chester-le-Street to Bradford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chester-le-Street to Bradford by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Bradford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chester-le-Street and Bradford
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Access to North Bound platform via ramp and roadside pavement
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop off outside station entrance.
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Saturday 06:10 - 19:00 Friday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 08:45 - 18:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Scooter Friendly Station - There is level access to all the platforms and ramps are available. Lift available 06:00 - 19:00 Monday to Saturday, 09:00 - 18:00 Sunday, however there is an alternative accessible route without having to use lift.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at station front on St Blaise Way adjacent to service bus stop (25702).
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:00 - 20:15 Sunday 08:00 - 20:15
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - There is level access to all the platforms and a wheelchair is available if pre-booked via 0800 138 5560, or by asking for help at the Station Supervisors office next to platform 1. There are also escalators and lifts available from the bus station below up to the rail station. Please note that escalators and lifts are not operated by Northern or Network Rail.
- Accessible public telephones: in the interchange
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Toilets and accessible toilets are available at the bus and coach Interchange next to the rail station.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at parcels bay adjacent to Platform 1, through the red gate.
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