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. 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 Shed Chorley Ltd (Fazakerley Street) and The Travellers Rest (Dawbers Lane) are great picks.

When to visit Chorley

Chorley in March
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chorley in March
Estimated hotel price
£53
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 38 km from Chorley. The shortest domestic flight to Chorley departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Chorley. The train journey from Chorley to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £110 for a 3h 15m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Chorley Adlington is the busiest station in Chorley. Another popular train station is Chorley Euxton Balshaw Lane, Lancs, located 2.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Chorley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 293 km from Chorley. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Chorley using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Chorley takes 113 km and will cost you around £8. From Blackpool, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 137 km.

Plane

Although Chorley doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Liverpool J. Lennon Airport (LPL), which is located 38 km from Chorley. The shortest domestic flight to Chorley departs from Belfast and takes around 55m.

Train

AccesRail is the only carrier operating train routes to Chorley. The train journey from Chorley to Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around £33 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Edinburgh, expect to pay about £110 for a 3h 15m trip. Located 5 km from the city centre, Chorley Adlington is the busiest station in Chorley. Another popular train station is Chorley Euxton Balshaw Lane, Lancs, located 2.8 km from the centre.

Car

Another option to get to Chorley is to pick up a car hire from London, which is about 293 km from Chorley. You’ll find branches of Turo and Rentacar, among others, in London.

Bus

You can travel by bus to Chorley using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Chorley takes 113 km and will cost you around £8. From Blackpool, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 137 km.

Airports near Chorley

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Chorley

Lufthansa
Good (7,962 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,512 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,932 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,468 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,346 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,924 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,203 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,580 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (913 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,681 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,568 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,765 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,724 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,979 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,192 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (404 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,225 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,308 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Chorley

Most booked hotels in Chorley

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Parr Hall Farm, Eccleston
3 stars
Excellent (9.4, Excellent reviews)
£95+
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Spa Hotel at Ribby Hall Village
4 stars
Excellent (9.3, Excellent reviews)
£178+
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The Hinds Head Hotel
1 star
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Holiday Inn Express Preston - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£59+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£75+
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Barton Manor Hotel & Spa, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£65+
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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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Chorley.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.92 and £25.23. The most frequently booked car type in Chorley is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 66% 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 1% cheaper than airport locations in Chorley.

Expect to pay £1.58 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 £18.92 and £25.23. The most frequently booked car type in Chorley is Full-size (Ford Transit or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 66% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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