The average train between Colchester and Chorley takes 4h 22m and the fastest train takes 3h 59m. There is an hourly train service from Colchester to Chorley. 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 Colchester and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 4:41 AM at night, and the last departure from Colchester is at 8:43 PM which arrives into Chorley at 5:36 AM. All services require a transfer at London Liverpool Street and take an average of 4h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Colchester to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Colchester station and arriving at Chorley station via London Liverpool Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
Colchester to Chorley train services, operated by Greater Anglia, depart from Colchester station.
Colchester to Chorley train services, operated by Greater Anglia, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Colchester to Chorley train tickets online with Greater Anglia, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Colchester and Chorley is 307.2 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a train from Colchester to Chorley via London Liverpool Street, Moorgate station, Euston station, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 4h 25m.
