The average train between Southampton and Chorley takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. There is a train service every few hours from Southampton 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 Southampton and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Southampton is at 7:15 PM which arrives into Chorley at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Southampton to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Southampton station and arriving at Chorley station via Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Southampton to Chorley train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Southampton Central station.
Southampton to Chorley train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Southampton to Chorley train tickets online with Cross Country and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Southampton and Chorley is 316.3 km. The road distance is 400 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Southampton Central to Manchester Piccadilly hourly. Tickets cost £120–180 and the journey takes 4h 14m.