The average train between Chorley and Durham takes 3h 34m and the fastest train takes 3h. There is a train service every few hours from Chorley to Durham. 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 Durham. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Chorley is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Durham at 12:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Salford Crescent and take an average of 3h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Durham. However, there are services departing from Chorley station and arriving at Durham station via Durham. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 34m.
Chorley to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Victoria station.
Chorley to Durham train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Durham station.
Book your Chorley to Durham train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Chorley and Durham is 142.4 km. The road distance is 250 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Manchester Victoria to Durham hourly. Tickets cost £45–85 and the journey takes 2h 4m.