The cheapest and fastest trains from Chorley to Motherwell
Cheapest price
£42
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
4 h 44 m
Average duration
4 h 44 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
254 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chorley to Motherwell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chorley to Motherwell will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £42.
Of the 1 trains that leave Chorley for Motherwell 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 254 km distance in an average of 4 h 44 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 44 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 44 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 to Motherwell train times
The table below shows live departures for Chorley to Motherwell trains for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 06:11 Chorley | 3h06 | 09:17 Motherwell | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:41 Chorley | 2h40 | 15:21 Motherwell | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 6 December | |||||
![]() | 04:37 Chorley | 4h44 | 09:21 Motherwell | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chorley to Motherwell
Trains from Chorley to Motherwell run on average 3 times per day, taking around 3h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 04:43, the last at 20:21. The fastest train covers the 254 km distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 254 km |
Average train duration 3h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 10m |
First train 04:43 |
Last train 20:21 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited from Chorley to Motherwell trainsAvanti West Coast, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Chorley and Motherwell from £17. 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 Motherwell train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chorley to Motherwell 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 Motherwell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chorley and Motherwell
- 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.
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category B station. Accessible to all platforms - ramps to both platforms and connecting roadbridge between 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
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Bus pick up/drop off on Airbles Road by Electric bar
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:15 - 00:00 Sunday 08:10 - 23:30
- Type of shops available: WHSmith newsagent, PhotoMe photo booth
- Car Park: Station Car park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This is a Category A station. This station has step-free access to all platforms. The Passenger Assist meeting point is at the Ticket Office Blue Badge parking bays: 3
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage CCTV: No
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from ticket office
- Helpline Contact: Tel: 0800 046 1634 and 18001 0800 046 1634 (Deaf and customers who are hard of hearing)
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Buses pick up/drop off on Muir Street
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