The average train between Bournemouth and Chorley takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 5h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Bournemouth 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 2 hours between Bournemouth and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bournemouth is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Chorley at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bournemouth to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Bournemouth station and arriving at Chorley station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Bournemouth to Chorley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Bournemouth station.
Bournemouth to Chorley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Bournemouth to Chorley train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Bournemouth and Chorley is 329.6 km. The road distance is 446 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly every 4 hours. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 44m.