The average train between Reading and Chorley takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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 Reading and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Chorley at 5:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Reading to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Reading station and arriving at Chorley station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Reading to Chorley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Reading station.
Reading to Chorley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Reading to Chorley train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Reading and Chorley is 268.1 km. The road distance is 325 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly every 3 hours. Tickets cost £90–140 and the journey takes 3h 14m.