The average train between Chester and Chorley takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is an hourly train service from Chester 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 Chester and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Chorley at 7:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Chorley station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Chester to Chorley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Chorley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chorley station.
Book your Chester to Chorley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chester and Chorley is 54.3 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Chorley via Warrington Bank Quay and Preston in around 1h 42m.