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Fleetwood Museum
Local maritime museum at Fleetwood with fishing, lifeboat, and dock heritage displays. A strong nearby choice for understanding the Fylde coast's working history.
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£14
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£14
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
33 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
35 m
Trains on 05 Sept
3
Distance
32 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chorley to Poulton-le-Fylde is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chorley to Poulton-le-Fylde will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 3 trains from Chorley to Poulton-le-Fylde, including 3 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 32 km distance in an average of 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 33 m .
The slowest trains will take 36 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.
G89540
G89610
G89604
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G89604
G89610Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chorley to Poulton-le-Fylde among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 4m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £9.
Distance: 32 km
Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
£9 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 4m Average total duration Fastest 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (34m by train vs 37m by car). Tickets start at around £9 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Northern Rail, Northern Trains Limited.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Chorley to Poulton-le-Fylde trains for today, Friday 4 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
G89540 | On time 5:37 Chorley station (CRL) | 0h33 | 6:10 Poulton-le-Fylde station (PFY) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 5 September | |||||
G89604 | 0:09 Chorley station (CRL) | 0h35 | 0:44 Poulton-le-Fylde station (PFY) | 0 changesdirect | |
G89610 | 0:39 Chorley station (CRL) | 0h36 | 1:15 Poulton-le-Fylde station (PFY) | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Chorley to Poulton-le-Fylde run on average 4 times per day, taking around 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 3 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:25, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 32 km distance in 30m.
Distance 32 km |
Average train duration 34m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 3 |
Fastest train 30m |
First train 4:25 |
Last train 23:38 |
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Discover the best of Poulton-le-Fylde — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Poulton-le-Fylde trip today.
Local maritime museum at Fleetwood with fishing, lifeboat, and dock heritage displays. A strong nearby choice for understanding the Fylde coast's working history.
Museum in Thornton showing the social and industrial history of the Fylde area. Good for local stories, photographs, and a community-focused visit near Poulton.
Well-known art gallery and museum in Blackpool with modern displays, temporary exhibitions, and local history collections. A varied cultural option within easy reach.
Central square and shopping area with regular markets, historic buildings, and a lively local feel. The best place to start exploring Poulton on foot.
Main green space near the centre with sports facilities, open lawns, and family-friendly paths. Ideal for a relaxed walk close to shops and the railway station.
Leafy walking and cycling route on a former railway line, popular with locals for wildlife and easy access through suburban edges of Poulton and Carleton.
A lightly smoked haddock fillet from nearby Fleetwood, traditionally eaten for breakfast or supper. It reflects the Fylde coast's long fishing heritage.
Brown shrimps landed on the Lancashire coast, often served potted in spiced butter. A classic local seaside delicacy with deep regional roots.
A robust Lancashire stew of lamb or mutton with onions and sliced potatoes. It is one of the county's best-known traditional comfort dishes.
Well-known Italian restaurant with pasta, pizza and classic mains. Lively, dependable and popular for casual meals in the town centre.
Stylish bistro known for modern British cooking, steaks and seafood in a smart but relaxed setting in Poulton-le-Fylde.
Traditional pub and dining room serving British favourites, grills and Sunday roasts in a friendly market-town atmosphere.
Moderate for a small Lancashire town: pub meals and coffee are reasonable, but hotels and rail travel can raise daily costs versus similar UK market towns.
Tipping is modest. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is usual if service is good and not already added. Round up taxi fares; cafés usually do not expect tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chorley to Poulton-le-Fylde 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 Poulton-le-Fylde, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Chorley to Poulton-le-Fylde trains use the Chorley to Poulton-le-Fylde station pair. Use this guide to compare Chorley and Poulton-le-Fylde train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 options are available at Chorley.
Ticket office support is available at Chorley.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chorley: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Chorley: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
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.
Poulton-le-Fylde has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Food and drink options are available at Poulton-le-Fylde.
Ticket office support is available at Poulton-le-Fylde.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Poulton-le-Fylde: Parking, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Poulton-le-Fylde: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A Station, Scooter Friendly Station - Level access from Breck Road into ticket hall then by means of passenger operated lift, now available to the island platform from first to last train. Alternatively 37 steps with rest platform and handrail from ticket hall to island platform, 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: Cards only. Other users can obtain Promise to Pay tickets, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Wheelchairs available open hours: As per ticket office opening hours, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
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