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Trip Overview

The average train between Chorley and Ayr takes 4h 19m and the fastest train takes 3h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Chorley to Ayr. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 19m
Duration
240 mi
Distance
£87
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Chorley to Ayr train times

Trains run hourly between Chorley and Ayr. The earliest departure is at 12:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Chorley is at 9:11 PM which arrives into Ayr at 1:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 10m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 15m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 11m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperScotRail7h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperScotRail7h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperScotRail7h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperScotRail7h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 13m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedCaledonian SleeperScotRail7h 44m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 45m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 14m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail3h 57m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressScotRail4h 17m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastScotRail4h • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chorley to Ayr? 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.

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  • Distance: 239.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 19m

What companies run services between Chorley, Lancashire, England and Ayr, Scotland?

You can take a train from Chorley to Ayr via Preston and Glasgow Central in around 4h 10m.

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