The average train between Chorley and Chester takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Chorley to Chester. 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 Chorley and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Chorley is at 10:11 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 52m • 2 changes


2h 6m • 2 changes


1h 19m • 2 changes


1h 40m • 2 changes


6h 11m • 2 changes


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1h 48m • 2 changes


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6h 11m • 2 changes


1h 33m • 2 changes


1h 48m • 2 changes


2h 7m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Chester. However, there are services departing from Chorley station and arriving at Chester station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Chorley to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chorley station.
Chorley to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Chorley to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chorley and Chester is 54.3 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a train from Chorley to Chester via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay in around 1h 49m.