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. Chorley deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

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 February
Estimated hotel price
£52
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chorley in February
Estimated hotel price
£52
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. 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 Leeds takes 1h 06m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 05m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chorley, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Chorley takes 113 km and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 209 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. 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 Leeds takes 1h 06m and costs around £10 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 05m 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 Hertz, among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chorley, including National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Chorley takes 113 km and will cost you around £8. From Birmingham, the ticket costs about £13 for a journey of 209 km.

Airports near Chorley

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Chorley

KLM
Good (1,404 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,544 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,001 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,494 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,039 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,775 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,005 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,997 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,400 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,659 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,482 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (862 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,393 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,284 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,554 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,045 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,133 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,335 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,391 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (886 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 (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£70+
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Willows, Blackburn by Marston's Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£48+
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Hampton by Hilton Blackburn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£62+
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Barton Manor Hotel & Spa, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Ramada by Wyndham Chorley South
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£33+
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Hiring a car in Chorley

Hiring a car in Chorley costs £23 per day, on average, or £46 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Chorley.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.42 and £21.90. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Chorley, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Chorley costs £23 per day, on average, or £46 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 11% cheaper than airport locations in Chorley.

Expect to pay £1.37 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 £16.42 and £21.90. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Chorley, while also 52% cheaper than other types, on average.

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