The average train between Chorley and Reading takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h. There is a train service every few hours from Chorley to Reading. 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 Reading. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Chorley is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Reading at 11:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Reading. However, there are services departing from Chorley station and arriving at Reading station via Reading. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Chorley to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Chorley to Reading train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Reading station.
Book your Chorley to Reading train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Cross Country.
The distance between Chorley and Reading is 268.1 km. The road distance is 325 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Reading hourly. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h 16m.