The average train between Chorley and Kilmarnock takes 4h 23m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Chorley to Kilmarnock. 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 Kilmarnock. The earliest departure is at 12:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Chorley is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Kilmarnock at 9:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Kilmarnock. However, there are services departing from Chorley station and arriving at Kilmarnock station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
Chorley to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Preston station.
Chorley to Kilmarnock train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Kilmarnock station.
Book your Chorley to Kilmarnock train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Chorley and Kilmarnock is 249.4 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a train from Chorley to Kilmarnock via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 14m.