The average train between Chorley and Colchester takes 4h 32m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. There is an hourly train service from Chorley to Colchester. 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 Colchester. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Chorley is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Colchester at 6:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Colchester. However, there are services departing from Chorley station and arriving at Colchester station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 32m.
Chorley to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Chorley to Colchester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Colchester station.
Book your Chorley to Colchester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chorley and Colchester is 307.2 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a train from Chorley to Colchester via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 12m.