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Astley Hall Museum
A local history museum in Astley Hall showing period rooms, decorative arts, and stories from Chorley's past.
Cheapest price
£255
Average price
£257
Fastest journey
5 h 23 m
Average duration
5 h 24 m
Trains per day
14
Distance
330 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bournemouth to Chorley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bournemouth to Chorley will cost around £257 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £255.
To travel from Bournemouth to Chorley you need to make at least one change.










The table below shows live departures for Bournemouth to Chorley trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:45 Bournemouth | 5h23 | 15:08 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:45 Bournemouth | 5h23 | 16:08 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:45 Bournemouth | 5h25 | 17:10 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:45 Bournemouth | 5h25 | 18:10 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:45 Bournemouth | 5h26 | 19:11 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:45 Bournemouth | 5h23 | 20:08 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:45 Bournemouth | 5h25 | 21:10 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:45 Bournemouth | 5h25 | 22:10 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:45 Bournemouth | 5h27 | 23:12 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:45 Bournemouth | 5h54 | 0:39 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:45 Bournemouth | 12h25 | 8:10 Chorley | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 4 August | |||||
![]() | 6:30 Bournemouth | 5h38 | 12:08 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:30 Bournemouth | 5h38 | 13:08 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:40 Bournemouth | 5h29 | 14:09 Chorley | 1 change | |
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Trains from Bournemouth to Chorley run on average 8 times per day, taking around 4h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £107 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 19:21. The fastest train covers the 330 km distance in 6h 23m.
Distance 330 km |
Average train duration 4h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £107 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 6h 23m |
First train 5:37 |
Last train 19:21 |
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Discover the best of Chorley — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Chorley trip today.
A local history museum in Astley Hall showing period rooms, decorative arts, and stories from Chorley's past.
An independent military museum nearby with uniforms, medals, and displays focused on Lancashire regiments.
A contemporary gallery and museum in nearby Wigan with art, social history, and temporary exhibitions worth the short trip.
A large landscaped park with woodland walks, formal gardens, play areas, and access to Astley Hall.
A broad public square used for events and markets, framed by key civic buildings in the town centre.
A scenic hilltop and local beauty spot with moorland walks and wide views across Chorley and West Lancashire.
Lancashire hotpot is a slow-cooked lamb and onion stew topped with sliced potatoes, long tied to Lancashire mill towns and hearty local home cooking.
Butter pie is a Lancashire pastry filled with potato, onion and butter, created as a meat-free Friday staple and still a beloved regional comfort food.
Black peas are slow-cooked maple peas, often seasoned simply with vinegar, and are a traditional Lancashire Bonfire Night snack still known across the county.
Traditional pub near Rivington serving British classics, Sunday roasts and ales in a historic, cosy setting popular with walkers and locals.
Refined country-house dining in nearby Rivington, offering modern British cooking and afternoon tea in elegant surroundings.
Stylish Italian restaurant known for pasta, pizza and grilled dishes, with a smart but relaxed atmosphere suited to family meals and evenings out.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and rail can still add noticeable visitor costs.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is normal for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis; cafés usually do not require tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bournemouth to Chorley by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Chorley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Bournemouth to Chorley trains use the Bournemouth to Chorley station pair. Use this guide to compare Bournemouth and Chorley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bournemouth is 1 km from Bournemouth city centre. Public transport options include:
Bournemouth has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Bournemouth.
Wi-Fi is available at Bournemouth.
Ticket office support is available at Bournemouth.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bournemouth: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Bournemouth: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bournemouth: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Step-free category B2 station. Level access to both sides of station from separate entrances. Long and steep ramped subway between platforms - up to 1:8 gradient Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: All South Western Railway ticket machines are able to sell tickets with Disabled Persons Railcard discounts. All machines are accessible, however the station may not be so please check the station access note for further details, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Chorley has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Chorley.
Ticket office support is available at Chorley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chorley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Chorley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chorley: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Scooter Friendly Station - Access via short ramp or steps from station front into ticket office and onto Preston platform. Level access via side gate onto Preston platform when ticket office closed. Level access from station front via ramped underpass and side street through entrance onto Manchester platform. A stepped subway also connects the two platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible ticket machines note: Accepts Cash & Cards, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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