The cheapest and fastest trains from Chorley station (CRL) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£10
Fastest journey
37 m
Average duration
37 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chorley station (CRL) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chorley station (CRL) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) will cost around £10 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £10.
Of the 1 trains that leave Chorley station (CRL) for Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 32 km distance in an average of 37 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 37 m .
The slowest trains will take 37 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.


Live departures
Chorley station (CRL) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train times
The table below shows live departures for Chorley station (CRL) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trains for tomorrow, Sunday 7 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:39 Chorley station (CRL) | 0h37 | 11:16 Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chorley station (CRL) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
Trains from Chorley station (CRL) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) run on average 6 times per day, taking around 36m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:03, the last at 21:37. The fastest train covers the 32 km distance in 33m.
Distance 32 km |
Average train duration 36m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 33m |
First train 05:03 |
Last train 21:37 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Chorley station (CRL) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Chorley station (CRL) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) from £3. 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 station (CRL) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chorley station (CRL) to Manchester Oxford Road (MCO) 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 Oxford Road (MCO), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Chorley station (CRL) and Manchester Oxford Road (MCO)
- 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,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 22:40 Sunday 07:30 - 22:00
- Car Park: No
- 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
- Toilets Location: There will be no toilet provision at Manchester Oxford Road from 15th July to 25th July to allow for existing toilets to be refurbished
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: on Platform 4/5
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Whitworth St West (200 yards from station) (station side for Liverpool, opposite side for Piccadilly)
