Train Chorley to Colchester from £123 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

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.

4h 32m
Duration: 260 mi
Distance: £123
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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4h 11m

£101–180

Chorley to Colchester train times

Trains run hourly between Chorley and Colchester. The earliest departure is at 5:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chorley is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Colchester at 12:11 PM. 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.

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

2:05 PM → 6:16 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
2:35 PM → 6:46 PM
4h 11m • 3 changes
3:05 PM → 7:16 PM
4h 10m • 3 changes
3:35 PM → 7:49 PM
4h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

10:19 AM → 3:11 PM
4h 51m • 3 changes
11:37 AM → 4:11 PM
4h 33m • 3 changes
12:22 PM → 5:11 PM
4h 49m • 3 changes
1:36 PM → 6:11 PM
4h 34m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

5:38 AM → 9:46 AM
4h 7m • 3 changes
6:03 AM → 10:13 AM
4h 10m • 3 changes
6:22 AM → 10:46 AM
4h 24m • 3 changes
6:34 AM → 11:13 AM
4h 38m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chorley to Colchester? 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 Colchester.

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Distance: 259.6 mi
Duration: 4h 32m

What companies run services between Chorley, Lancashire, England and Colchester, England?

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 11m.

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