The average train between Chorley and Gateshead takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Chorley to Gateshead. 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 Gateshead. The earliest departure is at 12:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Chorley is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Gateshead at 11:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Gateshead. However, there are services departing from Chorley station and arriving at Gateshead station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Chorley to Gateshead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Chorley to Gateshead train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Newcastle station.
Book your Chorley to Gateshead train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chorley and Gateshead is 160.1 km. The road distance is 255 km.
You can take a train from Chorley to Newcastle via Preston and Carlisle in around 3h 22m.