The average train between Derby and Chorley takes 2h 44m and the fastest train takes 2h 19m. There is an hourly train service from Derby 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 Derby and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 12:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Derby is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Chorley at 7:11 AM. All services require a transfer at Sheffield and take an average of 2h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Derby to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Derby station and arriving at Chorley station via Sheffield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
Derby to Chorley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Derby station.
Derby to Chorley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Chorley station.
Book your Derby to Chorley train tickets online with East Midlands Railways, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Derby and Chorley is 110.8 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a train from Derby to Chorley via Sheffield and Manchester Oxford Road in around 2h 36m.