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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Chorley to Manchester
Cheapest price
£3
Average price
£5
Fastest journey
31 m
Average duration
35 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
31 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chorley to Manchester is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chorley to Manchester will cost around £5 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £3.
Of the 5 trains that leave Chorley for Manchester every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 31 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 31 m .
The slowest trains will take 38 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.
23:020h37Chorley23:39Manchester£31One-way0 changes- 22:030h38Chorley22:41Manchester£31One-way0 changes
- 10:050h34Chorley10:39Manchester£51One-way0 changes
7:510h31Chorley8:22Manchester£71One-way0 changes- 8:050h34Chorley8:39Manchester£71One-way0 changes
- 7:510h31Chorley8:22Manchester£71One-way0 changes
- 10:050h34Chorley10:39Manchester£51One-way0 changes
- 8:050h34Chorley8:39Manchester£71One-way0 changes
- 23:020h37Chorley23:39Manchester£31One-way0 changes
- 22:030h38Chorley22:41Manchester£31One-way0 changes
Live departures
Chorley to Manchester train times
The table below shows live departures for Chorley to Manchester 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:05 Chorley | 0h34 | 9:39 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:05 Chorley | 0h34 | 10:39 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
| 18:03 Chorley | 0h36 | 18:39 Manchester | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chorley to Manchester
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Trains from Chorley to Manchester run on average 7 times per day, taking around 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £2 if you book in advance.
There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:55. The fastest train covers the 31 km distance in 30m.
Distance 31 km |
Average train duration 32m |
Cheapest ticket price £2 |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 7 |
Fastest train 30m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 28 days |
Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Chorley to Manchester trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Chorley and Manchester from £2. 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 Manchester train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chorley to Manchester 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 Manchester, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chorley and Manchester
Most Chorley to Manchester trains use the Chorley to Manchester Piccadilly station pair, with some services arriving at Manchester Airport. Use this guide to compare Chorley and Manchester train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Chorley station do trains to Manchester 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.
Which Manchester station do trains from Chorley arrive at?
Getting to Manchester Piccadilly from Manchester city centre
Manchester Piccadilly train station facilities and services
Manchester Piccadilly has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Caffè Nero, Carluccio’s, Hotel Chocolat, Starbucks, The Pasty Shop, Costa Coffee, Pret a Manger, Upper Crust, McDonald's, & more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Pay as you go Wi-Fi is available through BT Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are ATM machines on the main concourse, Platform 10 and on the mezzanine level.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sat: 04:30 - 22:30, Sun: 07:00 - 22:30. Information desks are located near the Fairfield Street entrance on the mezzanine level.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is operated by Excess Baggage Co. Llocated between Platforms 10 and 11 and open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Piccadilly: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Piccadilly: There is step-free access throughout the station. Ramps for train access and wheelchairs are also available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Manchester - Piccadilly, Premier Inn Manchester City, Staycity Aparthotels - Manchester Piccadilly.
Getting to Manchester Airport from Manchester city centre
Manchester Airport is 13 km from Manchester city centre. Public transport options include:
Manchester Airport train station facilities and services
Manchester Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Airport.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Manchester Airport. ATMs are available at Manchester Airport.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Airport. Information desks are information available from staff: ,Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 0800 107 2149, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Airport: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Airport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Airport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: re Step free access is provided from the Ground Transport Interchange to all platforms via lifts or ramps. This station is staffed for all services. This station is Category A. Station staff can provide assistance from Meeting Point 1 (adjacent to the Station Booking Office) and throughout the railway station, and with boarding and alighting the train. Customers requiring assistance should make themselves known to station staff no less than 20 minutes prior to the departure time of their train. Customers requiring assistance to access other services or to connect with terminals should request this from their airline or Manchester Airport Group. Assistance can be requested in advance by contacting the TransPennine Express Assisted Travel Team on 0800 107 2149 (18001 prefix for TextRelay). Please be aware that some platforms at this station have no or only partial tactile paving on the platform edge, Accessible public telephones: In the station cafe on platforms 2 and 3, 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.
Getting to Manchester Oxford Road from Manchester city centre
Manchester Oxford Road train station facilities and services
Manchester Oxford Road has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food and drink
Food and drink options are available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Manchester Oxford Road.
Luggage and lost property
Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Parking, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Manchester Oxford Road: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Manchester Oxford Road: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category B Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - There are two lifts at the Piccadilly end of platform 4 and 2/3 which connect the concourse area platform 4 and 5 with 2/3. Note: there is no lift access to platform 1 at all, 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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