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The average train between Chorley and Chester takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 17m. There is an hourly train service from Chorley to Chester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 56m
Duration
53 mi
Distance
£21
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Chorley to Prestontrain train
  2. Take the train from Preston to Warrington Bank Quaytrain train
  3. Take the train from Warrington Bank Quay to Chestertrain train
1h 51m
£17–31

Chorley to Chester train times

Trains run hourly between Chorley and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:39 AM at night, and the last departure from Chorley is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Preston and take an average of 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 10m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales1h 30m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales1h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales1h 19m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 7m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales6h 6m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 48m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastTransport for Wales2h 7m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chorley to Chester? 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: 53.2 mi
  • Duration: 1h 56m

What companies run services between Chorley, Lancashire, England and Chester, England?

You can take a train from Chorley to Chester via Preston and Warrington Bank Quay in around 1h 51m.

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