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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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bradford to Chorley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 35m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, and a coach costs an average of £45.
Distance: 59 km
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£20 Average Price Cheapest | £45 Average Price |
2h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration 5h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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The table below shows live departures for Bradford 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 |
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![]() | 5:34 Bradford | 2h07 | 7:41 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:04 Bradford | 2h06 | 8:10 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:20 Bradford | 1h42 | 8:02 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:33 Bradford | 1h46 | 8:19 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:04 Bradford | 2h04 | 9:08 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:17 Bradford | 1h47 | 9:04 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:34 Bradford | 1h45 | 9:19 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:04 Bradford | 2h05 | 10:09 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:16 Bradford | 1h49 | 10:05 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:35 Bradford | 1h44 | 10:19 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:04 Bradford | 2h04 | 11:08 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 9:18 Bradford | 1h47 | 11:05 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:34 Bradford | 1h45 | 11:19 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:04 Bradford | 2h04 | 12:08 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:18 Bradford | 1h46 | 12:04 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:34 Bradford | 2h06 | 12:40 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:04 Bradford | 2h04 | 13:08 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:19 Bradford | 1h45 | 13:04 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:34 Bradford | 2h06 | 13:40 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:04 Bradford | 2h05 | 14:09 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:19 Bradford | 1h46 | 14:05 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:33 Bradford | 1h46 | 14:19 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:04 Bradford | 2h04 | 15:08 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:19 Bradford | 1h46 | 15:05 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:34 Bradford | 1h45 | 15:19 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:04 Bradford | 2h04 | 16:08 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:19 Bradford | 1h45 | 16:04 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:34 Bradford | 1h45 | 16:19 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:04 Bradford | 2h06 | 17:10 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:19 Bradford | 1h43 | 17:02 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:34 Bradford | 1h45 | 17:19 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:04 Bradford | 2h06 | 18:10 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:18 Bradford | 1h44 | 18:02 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:34 Bradford | 1h49 | 18:23 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:04 Bradford | 2h07 | 19:11 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:19 Bradford | 1h43 | 19:02 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:34 Bradford | 1h46 | 19:20 Chorley | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Bradford to Chorley run on average 3 times per day, taking around 1h 35m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £20 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 22:05. The fastest train covers the 59 km distance in 1h 47m.
Distance 59 km |
Average train duration 1h 35m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 1h 47m |
First train 5:37 |
Last train 22:05 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
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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 Bradford 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 Bradford to Chorley trains use the Bradford Interchange to Chorley station pair. Use this guide to compare Bradford and Chorley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Bradford Interchange has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Bradford Interchange.
ATMs are available at Bradford Interchange.
Ticket office support is available at Bradford Interchange.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bradford Interchange: Parking, WC.
Available at Bradford Interchange: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bradford Interchange: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - There is level access to all the platforms and a wheelchair is available if pre-booked via 0800 138 5560, or by asking for help at the Station Supervisors office next to platform 1. There are also escalators and lifts available from the bus station below up to the rail station. Please note that escalators and lifts are not operated by Northern or Network Rail, Accessible public telephones: in the interchange, 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: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Frizinghall is 3 km from Bradford city centre. Public transport options include:
Frizinghall has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Frizinghall.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Frizinghall: Parking.
Available at Frizinghall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Frizinghall: Staff help available: No, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category B station, Station is unstaffed. However no problems for disabled or wheelchair users as the access to the platforms is via the road and a ramp. Step free access from car park to platforms, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station, Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
Bradford Forster Square has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Food and drink options are available at Bradford Forster Square.
ATMs are available at Bradford Forster Square.
Ticket office support is available at Bradford Forster Square.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Bradford Forster Square: Parking, WC.
Available at Bradford Forster Square: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Bradford Forster Square: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Scooter Friendly Station - There is level access to all the platforms and ramps are available. Lift available 06:00 - 19:00 Monday to Saturday, 09:00 - 18:00 Sunday, however there is an alternative accessible route without having to use lift, 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: Yes.
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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