The average train between Kilmarnock and Chorley takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 22m. There is a train service every few hours from Kilmarnock 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 Kilmarnock and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kilmarnock is at 10:32 PM which arrives into Chorley at 5:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kilmarnock to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Kilmarnock station and arriving at Chorley station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Kilmarnock to Chorley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Kilmarnock station.
Kilmarnock to Chorley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Kilmarnock to Chorley train tickets online with ScotRail, Caledonian Sleeper and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kilmarnock and Chorley is 249.4 km. The road distance is 359 km.
You can take a train from Kilmarnock to Chorley via Glasgow Central and Preston in around 4h 4m.