The average train between Durham and Chorley takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Durham 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 Durham and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 4:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Durham is at 10:56 PM which arrives into Chorley at 7:41 AM. All services require a transfer at York and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Durham to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Durham station and arriving at Chorley station via York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
Durham to Chorley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Durham station.
Durham to Chorley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Chorley station.
Book your Durham to Chorley train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Durham and Chorley is 142.4 km. The road distance is 251 km.
You can take a train from Durham to Chorley via York and Manchester Oxford Road in around 3h 44m.