The average train between Exeter and Chorley takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. 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.
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 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Chorley station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Exeter to Chorley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Chorley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Exeter to Chorley train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Exeter and Chorley is 331.3 km. The road distance is 432 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Chorley via Birmingham New Street and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 5m.