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 Shed Chorley Ltd (Fazakerley Street) and The Travellers Rest (Dawbers Lane) 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 Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 10m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Chorley takes 185 km and will cost you around £11. From London, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 225 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 Bristol takes 2h 59m and costs around £23 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from London, expect to pay about £36 for a 3h 10m 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 FlixBus, National Express and Megabus. From Birmingham, the bus ride to Chorley takes 185 km and will cost you around £11. From London, the ticket costs about £14 for a journey of 225 km.

Airports near Chorley

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Chorley

KLM
Good (1,411 reviews)
Lufthansa
Good (7,576 reviews)
Delta
Good (8,007 reviews)
British Airways
Good (7,527 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (4,046 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,787 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (9,013 reviews)
Iberia
Good (3,018 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,664 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,412 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,489 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (10,457 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (873 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,303 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,578 reviews)
Cathay Pacific
Good (1,060 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,334 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,134 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,403 reviews)
Ethiopian Air
Good (894 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)
£64+
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Rooms at The Dressers Arms
1 star
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£68+
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Willows, Blackburn by Marston's Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£45+
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Hampton by Hilton Blackburn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£61+
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Barton Manor Hotel & Spa, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Excellent (8.1, Excellent reviews)
£45+
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Ramada by Wyndham Chorley South
3 stars
Excellent (8, Excellent reviews)
£32+
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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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Chorley.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.94 and £21.25. The most frequently booked car type in Chorley is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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 13% cheaper than airport locations in Chorley.

Expect to pay £1.33 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 £15.94 and £21.25. The most frequently booked car type in Chorley is Economy (Ford Fiesta or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 42% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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