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Outbound fromNorwich to Chorley by train
It takes an average of 7h 5m to travel from Norwich to Chorley by train, over a distance of around 178 miles (286 km). There are normally 15 trains per day travelling from Norwich to Chorley and tickets for this journey start from £65 when you book in advance.
| First train | 05:48 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:40 | |
| Departure station | Norwich | |
| Arrival station | Chorley | |
| Journey time | From 5h 24m | |
| Distance | 178 miles (286 km) | |
| Frequency | 15 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £65 | |
| Train operators | CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Greater Anglia, East Midlands Railway, Avanti West Coast, London North Eastern Railway, Grand Central Railway |
Take the train from Norwich to Chorley in 5 hours 24 minutes
If you want to travel from Norwich to Chorley by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Norwich to Chorley by train to take around 7 hours 5 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 5 hours 24 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 15 trains per day running on this route, which spans 178 miles (286 km). You'll have to make 1 change along the way on your journey to Chorley. You can travel on this route with either London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast or Greater Anglia. As the main train operators on this route, all offer comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
Train tickets from Norwich to Chorley start from £65.00 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Norwich to Chorley
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Consider a Season Ticket
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Use your Railcard
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