The average train between Chorley and Watford takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Chorley to Watford. 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 Watford. The earliest departure is at 12:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Chorley is at 9:03 PM which arrives into Watford at 12:53 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Piccadilly and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chorley to Watford. However, there are services departing from Chorley station and arriving at Watford station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Chorley to Watford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Chorley station.
Chorley to Watford train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Watford Junction station.
Book your Chorley to Watford train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Chorley and Watford is 267.6 km. The road distance is 302 km.
You can take a train from Chorley to Watford Junction via Manchester Piccadilly and Milton Keynes Central in around 3h 29m.