The average train between Chorley and Southend-on-Sea takes 4h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 22m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Chorley to Southend-on-Sea. 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 every 30 minutes between Chorley and Southend-on-Sea. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Chorley is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Southend-on-Sea at 12:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 4h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Chorley to Southend-on-Sea? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Southend-on-Sea. However, there are services departing from Chorley station and arriving at Southend-on-Sea station via London Euston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
Chorley to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Chorley to Southend-on-Sea train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Southend Victoria station.
Book your Chorley to Southend-on-Sea train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and 2 other operators.
The distance between Chorley and Southend-on-Sea is 325.2 km. The road distance is 401 km.
You can take a train from Chorley to Southend Victoria via Manchester Piccadilly, London Euston, Euston station, Moorgate station, and London Liverpool Street in around 4h 31m.