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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Edinburgh to Chorley
Cheapest price
£75
Average price
£112
Fastest journey
2 h 41 m
Average duration
2 h 42 m
Trains per day
16
Distance
259 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Edinburgh to Chorley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edinburgh to Chorley will cost around £112 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £75.
To travel from Edinburgh to Chorley you need to make at least one change.
6:122h52Edinburgh9:04Chorley£751One-way1 change- 8:122h53Edinburgh11:05Chorley£751One-way1 change
- 10:112h53Edinburgh13:04Chorley£751One-way1 change
- 12:122h53Edinburgh15:05Chorley£751One-way1 change
- 14:122h50Edinburgh17:02Chorley£751One-way1 change
8:532h41Edinburgh11:34Chorley£1581One-way1 change- 6:522h42Edinburgh9:34Chorley£1581One-way1 change
- 10:522h42Edinburgh13:34Chorley£1581One-way1 change
- 12:522h42Edinburgh15:34Chorley£1581One-way1 change
- 14:522h42Edinburgh17:34Chorley£1581One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Edinburgh to Chorley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Chorley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a flight costs an average of £260.
Distance: 259 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£61 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest | £260 Average Price |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 7h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Edinburgh to Chorley train times
The table below shows live departures for Edinburgh to Chorley trains for today, Monday 20 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20:12 Edinburgh | 2h50 | 23:02 Chorley | 1 change | |
| Tuesday 21 July | |||||
 | 1:24 Edinburgh | 4h12 | 5:36 Chorley | 1 change | |
| 6:12 Edinburgh | 2h52 | 9:04 Chorley | 1 change | |
| 6:52 Edinburgh | 2h42 | 9:34 Chorley | 1 change | |
| 8:12 Edinburgh | 2h53 | 11:05 Chorley | 1 change | |
| 8:53 Edinburgh | 2h41 | 11:34 Chorley | 1 change | |
| 10:11 Edinburgh | 2h53 | 13:04 Chorley | 1 change | |
| 10:52 Edinburgh | 2h42 | 13:34 Chorley | 1 change | |
| 12:12 Edinburgh | 2h53 | 15:05 Chorley | 1 change | |
| 12:52 Edinburgh | 2h42 | 15:34 Chorley | 1 change | |
| 14:12 Edinburgh | 2h50 | 17:02 Chorley | 1 change | |
| 14:52 Edinburgh | 2h42 | 17:34 Chorley | 1 change | |
| 16:11 Edinburgh | 2h51 | 19:02 Chorley | 1 change | |
| 16:52 Edinburgh | 2h44 | 19:36 Chorley | 1 change | |
| 18:12 Edinburgh | 2h50 | 21:02 Chorley | 1 change | |
| 18:52 Edinburgh | 2h44 | 21:36 Chorley | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Edinburgh to Chorley
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Trains from Edinburgh to Chorley run on average 3 times per day, taking around 2h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £31 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 20:41. The fastest train covers the 259 km distance in 4h 6m.
Distance 259 km |
Average train duration 2h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 6m |
First train 5:37 |
Last train 20:41 |
Cheapest Month Nov |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express from Edinburgh to Chorley trainsAvanti West Coast, Transpennine Express, Caledonian Sleeper, TransPennine Express trains will get you between Edinburgh and Chorley from £14. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Edinburgh to Chorley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Edinburgh to Chorley 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 Chorley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Edinburgh and Chorley
Most Edinburgh to Chorley trains use the Edinburgh Waverley to Chorley station pair. Use this guide to compare Edinburgh and Chorley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Edinburgh Waverley from Edinburgh city centre
Edinburgh Waverley train station facilities and services
Edinburgh Waverley has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Bagel Factory, Burger King, Caffè Nero, Costa Coffee, JD Wetherspoon, The Pasty Shop, The Beer House, M&S, Pret a Manger
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free public Wi-Fi available. ATMs are there are a few ATM machines around the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 23:59, Sun: 07:00 - 23:59. Information desks are information booths are located on the concourse. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave luggage at Excessive Baggage Company on Platform 2. . Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Edinburgh Waverley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Edinburgh Waverley: Entrances are step free. Station is equipped with an elevator. Staffed with guide communicators for the deaf. Tactile warning strips are on the platform edges for the blind.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Old Waverley Hotel, Jurys Inn Edinburgh, The Scotsman Hotel.
Getting to Haymarket from Edinburgh city centre
Haymarket is 1 km from Edinburgh city centre. Public transport options include:
Haymarket train station facilities and services
Haymarket has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Haymarket.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Haymarket. ATMs are available at Haymarket.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Haymarket. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing), Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Haymarket: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Haymarket: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Haymarket: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the automatic ticket gates Blue Badge parking bays: 2, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Which Chorley station do trains from Edinburgh arrive at?
Getting to Chorley from Chorley city centre
Chorley train station facilities and services
Chorley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Chorley.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Chorley.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chorley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Chorley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Chorley: 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.
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