The cheapest and fastest trains from Chorley to Birmingham
Cheapest price
£96
Average price
£96
Fastest journey
2 h 11 m
Average duration
3 h 29 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
138 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chorley to Birmingham is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chorley to Birmingham will cost around £96 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £96.
To travel from Chorley to Birmingham you need to make at least one change.
0:036h54Chorley6:57Birmingham£961One-way1 change
5:372h27Chorley8:04Birmingham£961One-way1 change
6:222h11Chorley8:33Birmingham£961One-way1 change
6:342h22Chorley8:56Birmingham£961One-way1 change
6:222h11Chorley8:33Birmingham£961One-way1 change
6:342h22Chorley8:56Birmingham£961One-way1 change
5:372h27Chorley8:04Birmingham£961One-way1 change
0:036h54Chorley6:57Birmingham£961One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Chorley to Birmingham
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chorley to Birmingham among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 7m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £24.
Distance: 138 km
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Live departures
Chorley to Birmingham train times
The table below shows live departures for Chorley to Birmingham trains for today, Monday 20 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:55 Chorley | 2h12 | 10:07 Birmingham | 0 changesdirect | |
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![]() | 0:03 Chorley | 6h54 | 6:57 Birmingham | 1 change | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Compare prices and tickets Chorley to Birmingham by train or coach
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Why should you book Chorley to Birmingham trains with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs CrossCountry?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for CrossCountry, but also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Chorley to Birmingham.
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- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare CrossCountry with all available travel options, which are train and bus to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Chorley to Birmingham.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Raileurope?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Avanti West Coast or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Chorley to Birmingham.
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Chorley to Birmingham.
Journey information
Overview: Train from Chorley to Birmingham
Trains from Chorley to Birmingham run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 7m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £24 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 04:56, the last at 22:01. The fastest train covers the 138 km distance in 2h 12m.
Distance 138 km |
Average train duration 2h 7m |
Cheapest ticket price £24 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 12m |
First train 4:56 |
Last train 22:01 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: CrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited from Chorley to Birmingham trainsCrossCountry, Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Chorley and Birmingham from £7. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Chorley to Birmingham train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chorley to Birmingham 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 Birmingham, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chorley and Birmingham
Most Chorley to Birmingham trains use the Chorley to Birmingham New Street station pair, with some services arriving at Birmingham International. Use this guide to compare Chorley and Birmingham train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Chorley station do trains to Birmingham leave from?
Getting to Chorley from Chorley city centre
Chorley train station facilities and services
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
Food and drink options are available at Chorley.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Chorley.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Chorley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Chorley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Getting to Birmingham New Street from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham New Street train station facilities and services
Birmingham New Street has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: All Bar One, Leon, Caffè Nero, Five Guys, Krispy Kreme, The Pasty Shop, Upper Crust, Wasabi, Starbucks, Hotel Chocolat
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available from Sky Wi-Fi The Cloud. ATMs are aTM machines are located on the paid concourse.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 05:15 - 23:00, Sun: 07:30 - 23:00. Information desks are in the middle of the station.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is you can leave bags with Excess Baggage Co inside the entrance off Hill Street. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham New Street: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham New Street: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham New Street: Step-free access in the whole station and ramps available for train access. All platforms have elevators and escalators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Holiday Inn Birmingham City Center, Premier Inn Birmingham City Center (New St Station), Radisson Blue Hotel, Birmingham.
Getting to Birmingham International from Birmingham city centre
Birmingham International is 12 km from Birmingham city centre. Public transport options include:
Birmingham International train station facilities and services
Birmingham International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Birmingham International.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Birmingham International. ATMs are available at Birmingham International.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Birmingham International. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Birmingham International: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Birmingham International: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Birmingham International: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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