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The average train between Sunderland and Chorley takes 3h 45m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Sunderland 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 45m
Duration
170 mi
Distance
£58
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Sunderland to Chorley train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Sunderland and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 7:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sunderland is at 7:31 PM which arrives into Chorley at 12:20 PM. All services require a transfer at Carlisle and take an average of 3h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited3h 56m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 32m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 34m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited4h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 33m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited3h 32m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Sunderland 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.

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  • Distance: 170.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

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

You can take a train from Sunderland to Chorley via Carlisle and Preston in around 3h 40m.

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