The average train between Penrith and Chorley takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Penrith 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 Penrith and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 5:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Penrith is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Chorley at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Penrith to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Penrith station and arriving at Chorley station via Preston. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 17m.
Penrith to Chorley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, depart from Penrith North Lakes station.
Penrith to Chorley train services, operated by Avanti West Coast, arrive at Chorley station.
Book your Penrith to Chorley train tickets online with Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Penrith and Chorley is 113.3 km. The road distance is 129 km.
You can take a train from Penrith North Lakes to Chorley via Preston in around 1h 22m.