The average train between Cardiff and Chorley takes 4h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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 hourly between Cardiff and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Chorley at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Chorley station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
Cardiff to Chorley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Chorley train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Cardiff to Chorley train tickets online with Transport for Wales and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Cardiff and Chorley is 244.3 km. The road distance is 308 km.
Transport for Wales operates a train from Cardiff Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £60–110 and the journey takes 3h 18m.