The average train between Chorley and Edinburgh takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Chorley to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Chorley is at 8:41 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 11:41 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Chorley station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Chorley to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Chorley to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Chorley to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chorley and Edinburgh is 258.7 km. The road distance is 320 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Preston to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 29m. Two other operators also service this route.