The average train between Bath and Chorley takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Bath to Chorley. 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 every 3 hours between Bath and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 1:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bath is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Chorley at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Bristol Temple Meads and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bath to Chorley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bath to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Bath station and arriving at Chorley station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Bath to Chorley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.
Bath to Chorley train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Bath to Chorley train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bath and Chorley is 253.5 km. The road distance is 329 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bristol Temple Meads to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £85–130 and the journey takes 2h 59m.