The average train between Middlesbrough and Chorley takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Middlesbrough 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 Middlesbrough and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 6:17 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Middlesbrough is at 7:14 PM which arrives into Chorley at 10:35 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Middlesbrough to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Middlesbrough station and arriving at Chorley station via Manchester Oxford Road. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Middlesbrough to Chorley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Middlesbrough station.
Middlesbrough to Chorley train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Oxford Road station.
Book your Middlesbrough to Chorley train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Middlesbrough and Chorley is 136.8 km. The road distance is 226 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Middlesbrough to Manchester Oxford Road hourly. Tickets cost £40–75 and the journey takes 2h 31m.