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.
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 11:02 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.


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No, there is no direct train from Sunderland to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Sunderland station and arriving at Chorley station via Carlisle. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 45m.
Sunderland to Chorley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Sunderland station.
Sunderland to Chorley train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Preston station.
Book your Sunderland to Chorley train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Sunderland and Chorley is 160.9 km. The road distance is 274 km.
You can take a train from Sunderland to Chorley via Carlisle and Preston in around 3h 40m.