The average train between Irvine and Chorley takes 3h 53m and the fastest train takes 3h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Irvine 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 Irvine and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irvine is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Chorley at 7:22 AM. All services require a transfer at Glasgow Central and take an average of 3h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Chorley station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 53m.
Irvine to Chorley train services, operated by ScotRail, depart from Irvine station.
Irvine to Chorley train services, operated by ScotRail, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Irvine to Chorley train tickets online with ScotRail, Avanti West Coast and 3 other operators.
The distance between Irvine and Chorley is 255.3 km. The road distance is 368 km.
You can take a train from Irvine to Chorley via Glasgow Central and Preston in around 3h 47m.