The average train between Kirkby and Chorley takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 1h 8m. There is a train service every few hours from Kirkby 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 every 2 hours between Kirkby and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kirkby is at 7:48 PM which arrives into Chorley at 9:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Kirkby to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Kirkby station and arriving at Chorley station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Kirkby to Chorley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane station.
Kirkby to Chorley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chorley station.
Book your Kirkby to Chorley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Kirkby and Chorley is 26.1 km. The road distance is 56 km.
You can take a train from Tower Hill, Headbolt Lane to Chorley via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Preston in around 1h 21m.