The average train between Dumfries and Chorley takes 2h 41m and the fastest train takes 2h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Dumfries 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.
Trains run hourly between Dumfries and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 4:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Dumfries is at 11:08 PM which arrives into Chorley at 5:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dumfries to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Dumfries station and arriving at Chorley station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Dumfries to Chorley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Dumfries station.
Dumfries to Chorley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Dumfries to Chorley train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dumfries and Chorley is 170.5 km. The road distance is 211 km.
You can take a train from Dumfries to Chorley via Carlisle and Preston in around 2h 30m.