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Chorley to Ayr trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Chorley and Ayr takes 4h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is an hourly train service from Chorley to Ayr. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 20m
Duration
240 mi
Distance
£87
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Glasgow Centraltrain train London Euston - Glasgow Central / ...
  2. Take the train from Glasgow Central to Ayrtrain train Glasgow Central - Ayr / ...
4h 9m
£59–141

Chorley to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Chorley and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 12:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Chorley is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Ayr at 8:24 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 14m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 57m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 17m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 3m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 1m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperScotRail7h 44m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 3m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 13m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 1m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chorley to Ayr? 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.

Map of how to get from Chorley to Ayr.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 239.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 20m

What companies run services between Chorley, Lancashire, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Chorley to Ayr via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 9m.

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