The average train between Chorley and Margate takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 4h 41m. There is an hourly train service from Chorley to Margate. 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 Margate. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Chorley is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Margate at 8:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Margate. However, there are services departing from Chorley station and arriving at Margate station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 19m.
Chorley to Margate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Chorley to Margate train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Margate station.
Book your Chorley to Margate train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Southeastern.
The distance between Chorley and Margate is 370 km. The road distance is 477 km.
You can take a train from Chorley to Margate via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, and London St Pancras Intl in around 5h 6m.