The average train between Falkirk and Chorley takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Falkirk 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 Falkirk and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Falkirk is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Chorley at 11:05 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Falkirk to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Falkirk station and arriving at Chorley station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Falkirk to Chorley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Haymarket station.
Falkirk to Chorley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Falkirk to Chorley train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Falkirk and Chorley is 272 km. The road distance is 357 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Haymarket to Preston every 4 hours. Tickets cost £65–110 and the journey takes 2h 16m. TransPennine Express also services this route every 4 hours.