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Exeter to Chorley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Chorley takes 5h 9m and the fastest train takes 4h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Exeter 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.

5h 9m
Duration
269 mi
Distance
£140
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Birmingham

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  1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain train Plymouth - Edinburgh / ...
  2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain train Bournemouth - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
5h 12m
£107–176

Exeter to Chorley train times

Trains run hourly between Exeter and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Exeter is at 9:14 PM which arrives into Chorley at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 5h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 52m • 2 changes

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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 43m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 48m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 41m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 43m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 48m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 41m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 43m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 48m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 41m • 2 changes

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    Cross CountryCross CountryNorthern Trains Limited4h 42m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter 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 Exeter to Chorley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 268.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 9m

What companies run services between Exeter, England and Chorley, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Chorley via Birmingham New Street and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 12m.

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