The average train between Portsmouth and Chorley takes 5h 37m and the fastest train takes 4h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 4:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Portsmouth is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Chorley at 9:08 AM. All services require a transfer at London Waterloo Station and take an average of 5h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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4h 47m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Portsmouth to Chorley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Portsmouth to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Portsmouth station and arriving at Chorley station via London Waterloo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
Portsmouth to Chorley train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Portsmouth & Southsea station.
Portsmouth to Chorley train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Portsmouth to Chorley train tickets online with South Western Railway, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Portsmouth and Chorley is 333.6 km. The road distance is 451 km.
You can take a train from Portsmouth & Southsea to Chorley via London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, London Euston, and Manchester Piccadilly in around 5h 2m.