The average train between Hartlepool and Chorley takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Hartlepool 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 every 2 hours between Hartlepool and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 7:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Chorley at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Thornaby and take an average of 4h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Hartlepool to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Hartlepool station and arriving at Chorley station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
Hartlepool to Chorley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Thornaby station.
Hartlepool to Chorley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Hartlepool to Chorley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Hartlepool and Chorley is 147.1 km. The road distance is 243 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Thornaby to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 25m.