The cheapest and fastest trains from Chorley to Gatley
Cheapest price
£18
Average price
£18
Fastest journey
1 h 12 m
Average duration
1 h 12 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chorley to Gatley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chorley to Gatley will cost around £18 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £18.
Of the 1 trains that leave Chorley for Gatley every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 1 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 12 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Chorley to Gatley
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chorley to Gatley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 46m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £18, and a coach costs an average of £18.
Distance: 38 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£18 Average Price Cheapest | £18 Average Price |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 10m Average total duration 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Chorley to Gatley train times
The table below shows live departures for Chorley to Gatley trains for tomorrow, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:37 Chorley | 1h12 | 05:49 Gatley | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chorley to Gatley
Trains from Chorley to Gatley run on average 2 times per day, taking around 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 if you book in advance.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 38 km distance in 1h 9m.
Distance 38 km |
Average train duration 46m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 1h 9m |
First train 05:34 |
Last train 23:52 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Chorley to Gatley trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Chorley and Gatley from £18. 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 Gatley train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chorley to Gatley 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 Gatley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Chorley and Gatley
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 19:00 Saturday 06:25 - 21:00 Sunday 08:30 - 19:00
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- 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
- Toilets Location: The National key toilet is operated by a RADAR key.
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Onward travel information: Bus interchange adjacent to station front. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses call on the A6 (Shepherd's Way) in the bus stop bays. Buses to Bolton stop on the nearside carriageway (adjacent to the station). Buses to Preston stop on the far side carriageway, which is accessed via the pedestrian crossing.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 12:50 Saturday 07:20 - 13:50 Sunday Closed
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B station, Scooter Friendly Station - To Manchester : From Cambridge Road, along a ramp (89 paces, 1:10 slope) onto the platform. To Manchester Airport :From the car park, along a ramp (80 paces, 1:10 slope) onto the platform
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- 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: No
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses to Manchester Piccadilly will stop at the bus stop on Gatley Road (under bridge, 50 yards on left). Buses to Manchester Airport will stop at the bus stop on Gatley Rd (Turn right from station approach, 50 yards on left-hand side)
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