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South Shields to Chorley trains

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The average train between South Shields and Chorley takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is an hourly train service from South Shields 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.

4h 8m
Duration
169 mi
Distance
£61
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Carlisle

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4h 3m
£41–101

South Shields to Chorley train times

Trains run hourly between South Shields and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 5:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from South Shields is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Chorley at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Central Station and take an average of 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Nexus MetroNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 52m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 50m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 42m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Nexus MetroNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)TransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 54m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 52m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 53m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroNorthern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 53m • 3 changes

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    Nexus MetroLondon North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER)Avanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 39m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from South Shields 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.

Map of how to get from South Shields to Chorley.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 168.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between South Shields, England and Chorley, Lancashire, England?

You can take a subway from South Shields to Chorley via Central Station, Newcastle, Carlisle, and Preston in around 4h 3m.

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