Chorley to Blackpool train with Northern Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Chorley to Blackpool

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 15 Sept

Cheapest price on 15 Sept

£2

Average ticket price on 15 Sept

£10

Fastest journey on 15 Sept

39 m

Average journey duration on 15 Sept

39 m

Trains on 15 Sept

36

Distance

34 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chorley to Blackpool is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Chorley to Blackpool will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £2.

Fast trains

On Tue 15 Sept, we found 36 trains from Chorley to Blackpool, including 22 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 34 km distance in an average of 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 39 m .

The slowest trains will take 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • Northern RailG89040 · P24727
    6:201h05
    Chorley station (CRL)
    7:25Blackpool South (BPS)
    £21One-way
    1 change
  • Northern RailG89542
    6:410h45
    Chorley station (CRL)
    7:26Blackpool North (BPN)
    £21One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG89040 · G88949
    6:200h44
    Chorley station (CRL)
    7:04Blackpool North (BPN)
    £21One-way
    1 change
  • Northern RailG89545
    7:110h42
    Chorley station (CRL)
    7:53Blackpool North (BPN)
    £21One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG89545 · P24732
    7:111h13
    Chorley station (CRL)
    8:24Blackpool South (BPS)
    £21One-way
    1 change

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Chorley to Blackpool

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chorley to Blackpool among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £8 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 12m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, while a train costs an average of £9.

Distance: 34 km

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Train
Coach
Driving

£9

Average Price

£8

Average Price

Cheapest

£8

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

1h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 12m

Average total duration

2h 42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

42m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Chorley to Blackpool is a coach with an average price of £8.

This is compared to other travel options from Chorley to Blackpool:

A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chorley to Blackpool costing on average £9.

The fastest way to travel from Chorley to Blackpool is by train with an average journey time of 42m.

Other travel options to Blackpool take longer:

Coach takes on average 2h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Chorley and Blackpool including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £9 compared to roughly £8 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-1.27. The journey takes 42m versus 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Chorley to Blackpool train times

The table below shows live departures for Chorley to Blackpool trains for tomorrow, Tuesday 15 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Northern RailG89040 · P247276:20 Chorley station (CRL)
1h05
7:25 Blackpool South (BPS)1 change
Northern RailG89040 · G889496:20 Chorley station (CRL)
0h44
7:04 Blackpool North (BPN)1 change
Northern RailG895426:41 Chorley station (CRL)
0h45
7:26 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG895426:41 Chorley station (CRL)
0h40
7:21 Layton (LAY)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG895457:11 Chorley station (CRL)
0h42
7:53 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89545 · P247327:11 Chorley station (CRL)
1h13
8:24 Blackpool South (BPS)1 change
Northern RailG895487:42 Chorley station (CRL)
0h39
8:21 Layton (LAY)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG895487:42 Chorley station (CRL)
0h45
8:27 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG895528:11 Chorley station (CRL)
0h43
8:54 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG895528:11 Chorley station (CRL)
0h39
8:50 Layton (LAY)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89042 · P247368:20 Chorley station (CRL)
1h04
9:24 Blackpool South (BPS)1 change
Northern RailG89042 · G889558:20 Chorley station (CRL)
0h49
9:09 Blackpool North (BPN)1 change
Northern RailG895568:41 Chorley station (CRL)
0h39
9:20 Layton (LAY)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG895568:41 Chorley station (CRL)
0h43
9:24 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG895609:09 Chorley station (CRL)
0h44
9:53 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89062 · P247409:20 Chorley station (CRL)
1h05
10:25 Blackpool South (BPS)1 change
Northern RailG895649:41 Chorley station (CRL)
0h39
10:20 Layton (LAY)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG895649:41 Chorley station (CRL)
0h43
10:24 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8956910:10 Chorley station (CRL)
0h41
10:51 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89045 · P2474410:20 Chorley station (CRL)
1h05
11:25 Blackpool South (BPS)1 change
Northern RailG89045 · G8896110:20 Chorley station (CRL)
0h44
11:04 Blackpool North (BPN)1 change
Northern RailG8957310:40 Chorley station (CRL)
0h39
11:19 Layton (LAY)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8957310:40 Chorley station (CRL)
0h43
11:23 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8957711:09 Chorley station (CRL)
0h41
11:50 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89047 · P2474911:20 Chorley station (CRL)
1h05
12:25 Blackpool South (BPS)1 change
Northern RailG89047 · G8896511:20 Chorley station (CRL)
0h44
12:04 Blackpool North (BPN)1 change
Northern RailG8958111:41 Chorley station (CRL)
0h39
12:20 Layton (LAY)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8958111:41 Chorley station (CRL)
0h43
12:24 Blackpool North (BPN)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89585 · P2475212:09 Chorley station (CRL)
1h16
13:25 Blackpool South (BPS)1 change
Northern RailG8958912:41 Chorley station (CRL)
0h39
13:20 Layton (LAY)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89593 · P2475613:09 Chorley station (CRL)
1h16
14:25 Blackpool South (BPS)1 change
Northern RailG8959713:41 Chorley station (CRL)
0h39
14:20 Layton (LAY)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89051 · P2475914:20 Chorley station (CRL)
1h05
15:25 Blackpool South (BPS)1 change
Northern RailG8960714:42 Chorley station (CRL)
0h40
15:22 Layton (LAY)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG89067 · P2476115:20 Chorley station (CRL)
1h06
16:26 Blackpool South (BPS)1 change
Northern RailG8961715:42 Chorley station (CRL)
0h39
16:21 Layton (LAY)0 changesdirect

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Chorley to Blackpool

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Trains from Chorley to Blackpool run on average 14 times per day, taking around 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 but you can travel from only £6 by coach.

There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:09, the last at 23:40. The fastest train covers the 34 km distance in 37m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6
Distance
34 km
Average train duration
42m
Cheapest ticket price
£7
Trains per day
14
Direct trains
9
Fastest train
37m
First train
0:09
Last train
23:40
Cheapest Month
Mar
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Mon
Least Busy Day
Tue
Best time to book
35 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £6

Train companies: Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited from Chorley to Blackpool trainsNorthern Rail, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Chorley and Blackpool from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
41m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£5
Northern Rail frequency
17 a day
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Trains Limited Duration
37m
Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price
£7
Northern Trains Limited frequency
25 a day

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British pound sterling (£)

Blackpool is usually cheaper than major UK city breaks, with lower hotel rates and casual dining. Transport costs are modest, especially if you mostly walk along the seafront.

Average meal costs

Budget
£8-12 for fast food or a basic meal.
Mid-range
£15-30 per person for a mid-range meal.
Fine dining
£45+ per person for fine dining.
Coffee
£2.50-4 for a coffee.

Tipping culture

Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is common if service is not included. Round up in taxis. Tipping in cafés is optional, though small change is appreciated.

FAQs: Chorley to Blackpool train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chorley to Blackpool 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 Blackpool, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Chorley to Blackpool can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £7, while the average price tends to be around £9.
The train journey from Chorley to Blackpool covers a distance of 34 km and takes approximately 37m. Trains run 14 per day.
The train distance from Chorley to Blackpool is 34 km.
The first train from Chorley to Blackpool leaves at 0:09.
The last train from Chorley to Blackpool departs at 23:40.
Trains from Chorley to Blackpool run approximately 14 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Chorley to Blackpool.
Yes, there is a direct train between Chorley and Blackpool. The service operates 9 times per day, provided by Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
To get from Chorley to Blackpool, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Chorley to Blackpool.
The train station in Chorley that goes to Blackpool is Chorley station (CRL), and it arrives at Blackpool North (BPN).
The cheapest way to get from Chorley to Blackpool is by coach, costing approximately £6.
Booking trains from Chorley to Blackpool in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Chorley to Blackpool offers a mix of urban and rural views, with glimpses of Lancashire's countryside and small towns, but it is not typically considered a notably scenic route compared to others in the UK.
Yes, a day trip from Chorley to Blackpool is feasible. The journey takes 37m and covers a distance of 34 km. Trains run 11 times per day.
To fully enjoy Blackpool's attractions, including the Blackpool Tower, Pleasure Beach, and the Illuminations, a stay of 2 to 3 days is recommended.
Yes, you can take the train from Chorley to Blackpool.

popular train stations

Important Stations and Airports in Chorley and Blackpool

Most Chorley to Blackpool trains use the Chorley to Blackpool North station pair, with some services arriving at Blackpool South. Use this guide to compare Chorley and Blackpool train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Chorley
Arrival train stations in Blackpool

Which Chorley station do trains to Blackpool leave from?

Trains from Chorley to Blackpool leave from Chorley. The station is 1 km from Chorley city centre at Chorley station, Chapel Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1BS.
ChorleyChorley station, Chapel Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1BS+44 8002006060ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Chorley from Chorley city centre

Bus2 · 2m · £8 · every ~5 min

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.

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