Chorley travel guide

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You're Going to Love Chorley

With a population of 33,888, Chorley is a must-see destination in England, United Kingdom. Consider staying at least one whole day in Chorley to see all of its attractions.

Where to Eat in Chorley

If you’re looking for affordable options, The Hinds Head (Preston Road) and Cosmopolitan Restaurant, Wine & Cocktail Bar (30A St. Georges Street) are great picks.

When to visit Chorley

Chorley in April
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chorley in April
Estimated hotel price
£54
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Chorley

Plane

Although Chorley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 24 miles from Chorley. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Chorley departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chorley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Chorley to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Chorley Adlington is the busiest station in Chorley. Another popular train station is Chorley Euxton Balshaw Lane, Lancs, located 1.8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Chorley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 182 miles from Chorley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chorley, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Chorley takes 70 miles and will cost you around £6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 120 miles.

Plane

Although Chorley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 24 miles from Chorley. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus and other airlines departing from the United Kingdom. The shortest domestic flight to Chorley departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the most popular train carrier serving Chorley, followed by Avanti West Coast. The train journey from Chorley to Bradford takes 1h 24m and costs around £14 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Leeds, expect to pay about £14 for a 1h 40m trip. Located 3 miles from the city centre, Chorley Adlington is the busiest station in Chorley. Another popular train station is Chorley Euxton Balshaw Lane, Lancs, located 1.8 miles from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Chorley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 182 miles from Chorley. You’ll find branches of GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chorley, including Megabus, National Express and FlixBus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Chorley takes 70 miles and will cost you around £6. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 120 miles.

Airports near Chorley

Airlines serving Chorley

Lufthansa
Good (4,672 reviews)
KLM
Good (857 reviews)
SWISS
Good (930 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,503 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,606 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,300 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,563 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (475 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,940 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,131 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,482 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,809 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,166 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
LOT
Good (685 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (917 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Chorley

Most booked hotels in Chorley

The Hinds Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£50+
Rooms at The Dressers Arms
1 star
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£54+
Hampton by Hilton Blackburn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£73+
Willows, Blackburn by Marston's Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£53+
Astley Bank Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£67+
Ramada by Wyndham Chorley South
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£36+

Hiring a car in Chorley

Hiring a car in Chorley costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Chorley.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Chorley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Chorley is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Chorley costs £28 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 18% cheaper than airport locations in Chorley.

Expect to pay £1.49 per litre in Chorley (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your car hire, filling up the tank will cost between £17.87 and £23.83. The most frequently booked car type in Chorley is Economy (Vauxhall Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Volkswagen up! or similar) is, on average, 75% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.