Introduction
What to do
Where to eat
When to visit
How to get there
Where to stay
Hiring a car

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. We recommend you stay at least 3 days in order to fully appreciate everything Chorley has to offer.

Where to Eat in Chorley

If you’re looking for affordable options, Retreat Adlington (19 Church Street) and The Shed Chorley Ltd (Fazakerley Street) are great picks.

When to visit Chorley

Chorley in February
Estimated hotel price
£51
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chorley in February
Estimated hotel price
£51
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, Loganair 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 Carlisle takes 2h 08m and costs around £25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £67 for a 3h 10m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chorley, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Chorley takes 70 miles and will cost you around £10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 115 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, Loganair 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 Carlisle takes 2h 08m and costs around £25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £67 for a 3h 10m 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 Turo, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chorley, including FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Chorley takes 70 miles and will cost you around £10. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 115 miles.

Airports near Chorley

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Chorley

Lufthansa
Good (7,203 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,372 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,129 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,656 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,955 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,901 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,834 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,856 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,466 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (813 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,284 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,602 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,423 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,717 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,099 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (350 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,222 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,316 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,917 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,326 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Chorley

Most booked hotels in Chorley

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The Hinds Head Hotel
1 star
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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Rooms at The Dressers Arms
1 star
Excellent (8.9, Excellent reviews)
£81+
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Willows, Blackburn by Marston's Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£50+
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Hampton by Hilton Blackburn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Ramada by Wyndham Chorley South
3 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£46+
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Hartwood Hall by Greene King Inns
3 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
£55+
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Hiring a car in Chorley

Hiring a car in Chorley costs £29 per day, on average, or £88 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

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 £1.35 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 £16.14 and £21.52. The most frequently booked car type in Chorley is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Chorley costs £29 per day, on average, or £88 if you want to hire it for 3 days.

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 £1.35 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 £16.14 and £21.52. The most frequently booked car type in Chorley is Luxury (Volvo XC90 or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 64% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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