The average train between Peterborough and Chorley takes 4h 17m and the fastest train takes 3h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Peterborough 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 Peterborough and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 12:34 AM at night, and the last departure from Peterborough is at 11:37 PM which arrives into Chorley at 8:10 AM. All services require a transfer at Doncaster and take an average of 4h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Peterborough to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Peterborough station and arriving at Chorley station via Doncaster. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
Peterborough to Chorley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Peterborough station.
Peterborough to Chorley train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Chorley station.
Book your Peterborough to Chorley train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Peterborough and Chorley is 198.3 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Peterborough to Chorley via Doncaster and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 49m.