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 Hinds Head (Preston Road) and Cosmopolitan Restaurant, Wine & Cocktail Bar (30A St. Georges Street) are great picks.

When to visit Chorley

Chorley in April
Estimated hotel price
£53
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chorley in April
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. Birmingham Airport (UK) is the most popular, with regular flights from easyJet, British Airways, Aer Lingus 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 Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bradford, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 24m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chorley, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Chorley takes 65 miles and will cost you around £9. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 70 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, Aer Lingus 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 Liverpool takes 0h 52m and costs around £24 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bradford, expect to pay about £16 for a 1h 24m 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 DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chorley, including FlixBus, Megabus and National Express. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Chorley takes 65 miles and will cost you around £9. From Leeds, the ticket costs about £7 for a journey of 70 miles.

Airports near Chorley

Airlines serving Chorley

Lufthansa
Good (4,678 reviews)
KLM
Good (845 reviews)
SWISS
Good (950 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,622 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,257 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,582 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (488 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,601 reviews)
Air France
Good (979 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (2,109 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,434 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,983 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,996 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (856 reviews)
LOT
Good (677 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (812 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (934 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,169 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (837 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Chorley

Most booked hotels in Chorley

The Hinds Head Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£70+
Rooms at The Dressers Arms
1 star
Excellent (8.7, Excellent reviews)
£55+
Hampton by Hilton Blackburn
3 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£65+
Willows, Blackburn by Marston's Inn
4 stars
Excellent (8.5, Excellent reviews)
£47+
Astley Bank Hotel
4 stars
Excellent (8.3, Excellent reviews)
£63+
Ramada by Wyndham Chorley South
3 stars
Excellent (8.2, Excellent reviews)
£34+

Hiring a car in Chorley

Hiring a car in Chorley costs £27 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 35% cheaper than airport locations in Chorley.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.85 and £23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Chorley is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Seat Mii or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Hiring a car in Chorley costs £27 per day, on average.

It’s generally cheaper to hire your vehicle outside the airport: locations in the city are around 35% cheaper than airport locations in Chorley.

Expect to pay £1.49 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 £17.85 and £23.79. The most frequently booked car type in Chorley is Standard (Class Commercial Truck or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Seat Mii or similar) is, on average, 69% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.