The average train between Chorley and Nottingham takes 2h 56m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Chorley to Nottingham. 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 Nottingham. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chorley is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Nottingham at 12:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Nottingham. However, there are services departing from Chorley station and arriving at Nottingham station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 56m.
Chorley to Nottingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chorley station.
Chorley to Nottingham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Nottingham station.
Book your Chorley to Nottingham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and East Midlands Railways.
The distance between Chorley and Nottingham is 124.4 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Chorley to Nottingham via Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 12m.