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 December
Estimated hotel price
€65
1 night at 3-star hotel
Chorley in December
Estimated hotel price
€65
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 British Airways, Aer Lingus, Ryanair and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Chorley from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 05m.

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 €25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €16 for a 1h 28m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chorley, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Chorley takes 72 km and will cost you around €4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about €9 for a journey of 129 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 British Airways, Aer Lingus, Ryanair and other airlines departing from Ireland. The shortest flight to Chorley from Ireland departs from Dublin and takes around 1h 05m.

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 €25 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Birmingham, expect to pay about €16 for a 1h 28m 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 GREEN MOTION and DRIVALIA , among others, in London.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Chorley, including National Express, Megabus and FlixBus. From Liverpool, the bus ride to Chorley takes 72 km and will cost you around €4. From Leeds, the ticket costs about €9 for a journey of 129 km.

Airports near Chorley

Airlines serving Chorley

Lufthansa
Good (4,614 reviews)
KLM
Good (848 reviews)
SWISS
Good (927 reviews)
British Airways
Good (4,451 reviews)
Delta
Good (4,599 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (2,282 reviews)
Air France
Good (974 reviews)
Iberia
Good (1,549 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (476 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (4,930 reviews)
Emirates
Good (2,125 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (2,478 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (5,729 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (228 reviews)
Finnair
Good (878 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (832 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,160 reviews)
LOT
Good (682 reviews)
Singapore Airlines
Excellent (911 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (832 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Chorley

Most booked hotels in Chorley

Holiday Inn Preston
3 stars
Excellent (8.4, Excellent reviews)
€87+
Barton Manor Hotel & Spa, BW Signature Collection
4 stars
Good (7.9, Good reviews)
€100+
ibis Preston North
2 stars
Good (7.2, Good reviews)
€52+
Macdonald Tickled Trout Hotel
4 stars
Good (6.9, Good reviews)
€67+
Travelodge Preston Central
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
€43+
Trivelles Park Hotel
3 stars
Good (6.6, Good reviews)
€75+

Hiring a car in Chorley

Expect to pay €1.74 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 €20.87 and €27.83. The most frequently booked car type in Chorley is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.

Expect to pay €1.74 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 €20.87 and €27.83. The most frequently booked car type in Chorley is Economy (Opel Corsa or similar). If you’re looking to save money, though, keep in mind that Mini car hire (Fiat 500 or similar) is, on average, 60% cheaper than other car hire types in the city.