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Darlington to Chorley trains

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The average train between Darlington and Chorley takes 3h 6m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Darlington to Chorley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 6m
Duration
133 mi
Distance
£48
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  2. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Chorleytrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
2h 48m
£40–67

Darlington to Chorley train times

Trains run hourly between Darlington and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 4:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Darlington is at 9:37 PM which arrives into Chorley at 5:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester Victoria and take an average of 3h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 1m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited4h 3m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 3m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited4h 3m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 36m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 33m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 33m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited3h 14m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 33m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 41m • 2 changes

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    TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 32m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darlington to Chorley? 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.

Map of how to get from Darlington to Chorley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 133.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 6m

What companies run services between Darlington, England and Chorley, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Darlington to Chorley via Manchester Victoria and Salford Crescent in around 2h 48m.

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