The average train between Hartlepool and Chorley takes 4h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 7m. 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 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hartlepool is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Chorley at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Middlesbrough and take an average of 4h 46m. 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 Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 46m.
Hartlepool to Chorley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Hartlepool to Chorley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly 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 255 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 35m.