The average train between Chorley and Chester takes 2h 26m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. 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.
Trains run hourly between Chorley and Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Chorley is at 11:06 PM which arrives into Chester at 6:45 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Chester. However, there are services departing from Chorley station and arriving at Chester station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Chorley to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chorley station.
Chorley to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Chorley to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Chorley and Chester is 54.3 km. The road distance is 100 km.
You can take a train from Chorley to Chester via Manchester Piccadilly in around 2h 3m.
