The average train between Inverness and Chorley takes 8h 4m and the fastest train takes 6h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Inverness 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 4 hours between Inverness and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 6:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Inverness is at 6:53 PM which arrives into Chorley at 1:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Haymarket and take an average of 8h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Inverness 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.
No, there is no direct train from Inverness to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Inverness station and arriving at Chorley station via Haymarket. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 4m.
Inverness to Chorley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Inverness station.
Inverness to Chorley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Inverness to Chorley train tickets online with ScotRail, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Inverness and Chorley is 437.6 km. The road distance is 614 km.
You can take a train from Inverness to Chorley via Haymarket and Preston in around 6h 52m.