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
£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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Chorley, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Chorley to London takes 3h 06m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £61 for a 3h 18m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Chorley takes 70 miles and will cost you around £8. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 85 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

Avanti West Coast is the most popular train carrier serving Chorley, followed by AccesRail. The train journey from Chorley to London takes 3h 06m and costs around £34 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Glasgow, expect to pay about £61 for a 3h 18m 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 National Express, FlixBus and Megabus. From Leeds, the bus ride to Chorley takes 70 miles and will cost you around £8. From Liverpool, the ticket costs about £5 for a journey of 85 miles.

Airports near Chorley

BHXBirmingham
LPLLiverpool J. Lennon
MANManchester

Airlines serving Chorley

Lufthansa
Good (7,105 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,351 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,953 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,957 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,602 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,826 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,755 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,456 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (797 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,756 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,250 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,582 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,444 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,375 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (354 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,074 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,285 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,875 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,210 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (1,299 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)
£49+
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Rooms at The Dressers Arms
1 star
Excellent (8.8, Excellent reviews)
£78+
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Willows, Blackburn by Marston's Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
£53+
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Astley Bank Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£66+
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Ramada by Wyndham Chorley South
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£41+
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Hampton by Hilton Blackburn
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£67+
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Hiring a car in Chorley

Hiring a car in Chorley costs £32 per day, on average, or £65 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.76 and £21.01. The most frequently booked car type in Chorley is Intermediate (Renault Grand Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Chorley costs £32 per day, on average, or £65 if you want to hire it for 2 days.

You’re likely to save money by hiring your car at the airport: locations in the city are, on average, 8% more expensive than at Manchester.

Expect to pay £1.32 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 £15.76 and £21.01. The most frequently booked car type in Chorley is Intermediate (Renault Grand Scénic or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Compact car hire (Peugeot 208 or similar) is, on average, 62% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

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