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 24 miles from Chorley. 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 Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around £108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 11m 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

You can travel by bus to Chorley using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Chorley takes 70 miles and will cost you around £8. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 82 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. 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 Birmingham takes 1h 40m and costs around £108 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £35 for a 2h 11m 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

You can travel by bus to Chorley using FlixBus or National Express. From Leeds, the bus ride to Chorley takes 70 miles and will cost you around £8. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £10 for a journey of 82 miles.

Airports near Chorley

LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
LBALeeds/Bradford
MANManchester

Airlines serving Chorley

Lufthansa
Good (7,984 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,510 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,954 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,457 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,356 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,937 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,213 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,585 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (915 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,692 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,570 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,771 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,729 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (11,008 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,193 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,392 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (406 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (2,248 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,434 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,319 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)
£94+
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The Hinds Head Hotel
1 star
Excellent (9, Excellent reviews)
£69+
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Legacy Preston International Hotel
3 stars
Excellent (8.6, Excellent reviews)
£57+
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Holiday Inn Express Preston - South By IHG
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£54+
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Delta Hotels by Marriott Preston
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£71+
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Barton Manor Hotel & Spa, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Hiring a car in Chorley

Hiring a car in Chorley costs £25 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Chorley.

Expect to pay £1.56 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 £18.71 and £24.94. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Chorley, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

Hiring a car in Chorley costs £25 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 7% cheaper than airport locations in Chorley.

Expect to pay £1.56 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 £18.71 and £24.94. Compact (Peugeot 208 or similar) is the most popular car type to hire in Chorley, while also 62% cheaper than other types, on average.

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