Train Edinburgh to Chorley from £73 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Edinburgh and Chorley takes 2h 51m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Edinburgh 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.

2h 51m
Duration: 199 mi
Distance: £73
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

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Take the train from Edinburgh Waverley to Prestontrain Edinburgh - London Euston / ...

2h 48m

£41–122

Edinburgh to Chorley train times

Trains run hourly between Edinburgh and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 1:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Edinburgh is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Chorley at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, April 4, 2026

6:13 AM → 9:04 AM
2h 51m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:11 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 54m • 1 change
8:52 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, April 5, 2026

10:13 AM → 1:20 PM
3h 7m • 1 change
10:51 AM → 1:35 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
12:12 PM → 3:20 PM
3h 8m • 1 change
12:51 PM → 3:35 PM
2h 44m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, April 6, 2026

6:12 AM → 9:04 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
8:53 AM → 11:34 AM
2h 41m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, April 7, 2026

1:24 AM → 5:36 AM
4h 12m • 1 change
6:12 AM → 9:04 AM
2h 52m • 1 change
6:52 AM → 9:34 AM
2h 42m • 1 change
8:12 AM → 11:05 AM
2h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Edinburgh to Chorley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Edinburgh to Chorley.

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Distance: 198.7 mi
Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Edinburgh, Scotland and Chorley, Lancashire, England?

Avanti West Coast operates a train from Edinburgh Waverley to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 23m. Two other operators also service this route.

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