Reading to Chorley Trains

Reading to Chorley trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Reading and Chorley takes 3h 59m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Reading 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.

3h 59m
Duration: 202 mi
Distance: £103
Average price: Hourly
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Reading to Chorley train times

Trains run hourly between Reading and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 6:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Reading is at 8:42 PM which arrives into Chorley at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:15 PM → 4:08 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
1:15 PM → 5:10 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
2:15 PM → 6:10 PM
3h 55m • 1 change
3:15 PM → 7:11 PM
3h 56m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:09 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:08 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 1:08 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:09 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:08 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 1:08 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:09 AM
3h 54m • 1 change
7:15 AM → 11:08 AM
3h 53m • 1 change
8:15 AM → 12:08 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
9:15 AM → 1:08 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Reading 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.

Trip Overview

Train

Reading to Chorley train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:15 PM → 4:08 PM

1:15 PM → 5:10 PM

2:15 PM → 6:10 PM

3:15 PM → 7:11 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:09 AM

7:15 AM → 11:08 AM

8:15 AM → 12:08 PM

9:15 AM → 1:08 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:09 AM

7:15 AM → 11:08 AM

8:15 AM → 12:08 PM

9:15 AM → 1:08 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:09 AM

7:15 AM → 11:08 AM

8:15 AM → 12:08 PM

9:15 AM → 1:08 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Reading, England and Chorley, Lancashire, England?

Train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly

Train from Reading to Birmingham New Street

Reading to Chorley trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Reading to Chorley train times

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

12:15 PM → 4:08 PM

1:15 PM → 5:10 PM

2:15 PM → 6:10 PM

3:15 PM → 7:11 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:09 AM

7:15 AM → 11:08 AM

8:15 AM → 12:08 PM

9:15 AM → 1:08 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:09 AM

7:15 AM → 11:08 AM

8:15 AM → 12:08 PM

9:15 AM → 1:08 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:15 AM → 10:09 AM

7:15 AM → 11:08 AM

8:15 AM → 12:08 PM

9:15 AM → 1:08 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Reading, England and Chorley, Lancashire, England?

Train from Reading to Manchester Piccadilly

Train from Reading to Birmingham New Street

Train trips from Reading

Train trips to Chorley

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