The average train between Northampton and Chorley takes 3h 16m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. There is a train service every few hours from Northampton 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 Northampton and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 7:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northampton is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Chorley at 5:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Rugby and take an average of 3h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Northampton to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Northampton station and arriving at Chorley station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.
Northampton to Chorley train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Rugby station.
Northampton to Chorley train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Chorley station.
Book your Northampton to Chorley train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Northampton and Chorley is 194.2 km. The road distance is 229 km.
You can take a train from Northampton to Chorley via Rugby and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 22m.