The average train between Ellesmere Port and Chorley takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Ellesmere Port 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 Ellesmere Port and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ellesmere Port is at 11:19 PM which arrives into Chorley at 8:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Liverpool Central Loop Line and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Ellesmere Port to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Ellesmere Port station and arriving at Chorley station via Liverpool Central Loop Line. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Ellesmere Port to Chorley train services, operated by Merseyrail, depart from Ellesmere Port station.
Ellesmere Port to Chorley train services, operated by Merseyrail, arrive at Leyland station.
Book your Ellesmere Port to Chorley train tickets online with Merseyrail and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Ellesmere Port and Chorley is 45.4 km. The road distance is 79 km.
You can take a train from Ellesmere Port to Chorley via Liverpool Central Loop Line, Liverpool Lime Street, and Leyland in around 2h 45m.