The average train between Chorley and Bournemouth takes 6h 6m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Chorley to Bournemouth. 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 Chorley and Bournemouth. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Chorley is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Bournemouth at 11:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Bournemouth. However, there are services departing from Chorley station and arriving at Bournemouth station via Bournemouth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 6m.
Chorley to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Chorley to Bournemouth train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Bournemouth station.
Book your Chorley to Bournemouth train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Chorley and Bournemouth is 329.6 km. The road distance is 446 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth hourly. Tickets cost £130–190 and the journey takes 4h 50m.