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Outbound fromBradford Forster Square to Chester by train
It takes an average of 3h 43m to travel from Bradford Forster Square to Chester by train, over a distance of around 62 miles (100 km). There are normally 4 trains per day travelling from Bradford Forster Square to Chester and tickets for this journey start from £12.10 when you book in advance.
| First train | 06:55 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:15 | |
| Departure station | Bradford Forster Square | |
| Arrival station | Chester | |
| Journey time | From 2h 44m | |
| Distance | 62 miles (100 km) | |
| Frequency | 4 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
| Price | From £12.10 | |
| Train operators | TransPennine Express, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Transport for Wales |
How to travel from Bradford Forster Square to Chester by train
Want to find out more about taking the train from Bradford Forster Square to Chester? Look no further.
You'll usually find 4 trains per day running between Bradford Forster Square and Chester, which usually take 3 hours 43 minutes to complete the 62 miles (100 km) journey. It can take as little as 2 hours 44 minutes on the fastest services though, if you want to get there as quickly as possible. Although there aren't any direct services on this line, it's still easy to travel to Chester by train, you'll just need to make 2 changes along the way. London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Transport for Wales are the main rail operators on this route, all of which offer modern trains with plenty of space for luggage and comfortable seating.
Use our Journey Planner at the top of the page to search for cheap ticket prices and we'll show you how much you can save. Tickets from Bradford Forster Square to Chester start from £12.10 when you book in advance. Travelling Off-Peak or using a Railcard can also help you save.
Keen to book your train tickets to Chester? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable with live train times above, and tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs further down the page.
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Cheap train tickets from Bradford Forster Square to Chester
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