The average train between Chester and Silsden takes 3h 2m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester to Silsden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Chester and Silsden. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Chester is at 9:52 PM which arrives into Silsden at 5:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Bradford Interchange and take an average of 3h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Silsden. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Silsden station via Bradford Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
Chester to Silsden train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Silsden train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Bradford Interchange station.
Book your Chester to Silsden train tickets online with Transport for Wales, TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Chester and Silsden is 102.1 km. The road distance is 148 km.
Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Chester to Bradford Interchange hourly. Tickets cost £30–60 and the journey takes 1h 53m.