The cheapest and fastest trains from Chorley to London
Cheapest price
£38
Average price
£77
Fastest journey
3 h 4 m
Average duration
3 h 11 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
292 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chorley to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chorley to London will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £38.
Of the 5 trains that leave Chorley for London every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 292 km distance in an average of 3 h 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 31 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Chorley to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chorley to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a flight costs an average of £58.
Distance: 292 km
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£90 Average Price | £18 Average Price Cheapest | £144 Average Price |
3h 8m Average total duration 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration 6h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 1h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chorley to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Chorley to London trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:22 Chorley | 3h05 | 16:27 London | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
![]() | 04:37 Chorley | 3h04 | 07:41 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 05:41 Chorley | 3h31 | 09:12 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:05 Chorley | 3h04 | 11:09 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:21 Chorley | 3h12 | 11:33 London | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:22 Chorley | 3h05 | 11:27 London | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chorley to London
Trains from Chorley to London run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £37 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:17, the last at 21:39. The fastest train covers the 292 km distance in 2h 42m.
Distance 292 km |
Average train duration 2h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 2h 42m |
First train 05:17 |
Last train 21:39 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) from Chorley to London trainsAvanti West Coast, Northern Rail (3) trains will get you between Chorley and London from £12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chorley to London train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chorley to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chorley and London
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:00 Saturday 06:25 - 21:00 Sunday 08:30 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access via short ramp or steps from station front into ticket office and onto Preston platform. Level access via side gate onto Preston platform when ticket office closed. Level access from station front via ramped underpass and side street through entrance onto Manchester platform. A stepped subway also connects the two platforms.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The National key toilet is operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Onward travel information: Bus interchange adjacent to station front. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses call on the A6 (Shepherd's Way) in the bus stop bays. Buses to Bolton stop on the nearside carriageway (adjacent to the station). Buses to Preston stop on the far side carriageway, which is accessed via the pedestrian crossing.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:10 - 19:30 Saturday 06:10 - 19:30 Sunday 08:30 - 16:00 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Lift access to platform 1 for services to London, ramped access to platform 2 for services away from London.Step free interchange via road is about 220 metres.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: The ticket machine is at the front of the station building
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Platform 1 - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus stop H outside the station
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 20:00 Saturday 06:10 - 20:00 Sunday 08:10 - 15:40 This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Type of shops available: newspapers
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B1. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details - Step free access to both platforms and interchange between platforms from booking hall via moderate but long ramps.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: On the station forecourt and in the booking hall
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: Booking Hall - Available during staffing hours
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Unheated seating area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: One by Car Park and One by Well Hall Road
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus alighting point, just outside the booking hall
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday 05:00 - 23:59
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Level access to platforms, lifts to airport facilities. Ticket Office is step free. Wheelchair users can board trains with ease as the platforms are level with the trains.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Onward travel information: National Rail trains serving London Paddington National Express coaches to Victoria Coach Station and Gatwick Airport London Underground
- Metro: Connection available with the London Underground (Piccadilly Line)
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