Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE) train with Northern Rail

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE)

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 13 Sept

Cheapest price on 13 Sept

£9

Average ticket price on 13 Sept

£9

Fastest journey on 13 Sept

11 m

Average journey duration on 13 Sept

14 m

Trains on 13 Sept

6

Distance

13 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE) 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 Preston station (PRE) will cost around £9 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £9.

Fast trains

On Sun 13 Sept, we found 6 trains from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE), including 6 direct services.

These direct trains cover the 13 km distance in an average of 14 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .

The slowest trains will take 16 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.

  • Northern RailC31900
    9:410h16
    Chorley station (CRL)
    9:57Preston station (PRE)
    £91One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG89064
    9:210h12
    Chorley station (CRL)
    9:33Preston station (PRE)
    £91One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailC31897
    8:370h16
    Chorley station (CRL)
    8:53Preston station (PRE)
    £91One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailG89066
    12:210h13
    Chorley station (CRL)
    12:34Preston station (PRE)
    £91One-way
    0 changes
  • Northern RailC31721
    10:240h11
    Chorley station (CRL)
    10:35Preston station (PRE)
    £91One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train and coach for Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE)

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE) among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £6 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 45m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, while a train costs an average of £8.

Distance: 13 km

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Coach
Driving

£8

Average Price

£6

Average Price

Cheapest

£3

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

45m

Average total duration

Fastest

15m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

1h 19m

Average total duration

49m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

29m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE) is a coach with an average price of £6.

This is compared to other travel options from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE):

A coach is £2 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE) costing on average £8.

The fastest way to travel from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE) is by train with an average journey time of 15m.

Other travel options to Preston station (PRE) take longer:

Coach takes on average 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Chorley station (CRL) and Preston station (PRE) including taking a train and coach.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 14m sooner (15m by train vs 29m by car). Tickets start at around £8 compared to roughly £3 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, Transpennine Express, 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.

Live departures

Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE) train times

The table below shows live departures for Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE) trains for today, Saturday 12 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
Northern RailG89595
Delayed
22:17 23:13Chorley station (CRL)
0h16
23:29 Preston station (PRE)		0 changesdirect
Sunday 13 September
Northern RailC318978:37 Chorley station (CRL)
0h16
8:53 Preston station (PRE)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG890649:21 Chorley station (CRL)
0h12
9:33 Preston station (PRE)0 changesdirect
Northern RailC319009:41 Chorley station (CRL)
0h16
9:57 Preston station (PRE)0 changesdirect
Northern RailC3172110:24 Chorley station (CRL)
0h11
10:35 Preston station (PRE)0 changesdirect
Northern RailC3190611:36 Chorley station (CRL)
0h17
11:53 Preston station (PRE)0 changesdirect
Northern RailG8906612:21 Chorley station (CRL)
0h13
12:34 Preston station (PRE)0 changesdirect

This is the last train of the day.

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Northern Rail as well as Transpennine Express or Northern Trains Limited offer trains services from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE).
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  • Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Transpennine Express or Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE).
  • Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train and bus to find the ideal travel option from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE).

Journey information

Overview: Train from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE)

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Trains from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE) run on average 7 times per day, taking around 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 but you can travel from only £3 by coach.

There are 7 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 10:20. The fastest train covers the 13 km distance in 12m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3
Distance
13 km
Average train duration
15m
Cheapest ticket price
£8
Trains per day
7
Direct trains
7
Fastest train
12m
First train
5:20
Last train
10:20
Cheapest Month
Nov
Cheapest Day
Fri
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Oct - Dec
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Mon
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Coach from £3

Train companies: Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE) trainsNorthern Rail, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Chorley station (CRL) and Preston station (PRE) from £3. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

Northern Rail

About
Northern Trains is a publicly owned train operating company in the United Kingdom, headquartered in York. It runs local and commuter services across the north of England, connecting regions including the North East, North West, East Midlands, Staffordshire, Yorkshire, and the Humber coastline. As part of the National Rail network, Northern operates under a coordinated fare and ticketing system alongside other UK train companies.Ticket types include Advance, Off-Peak, Anytime Day, single, return, and season tickets, with only one class option available: Standard. Onboard amenities may include comfortable seating, free Wi-Fi, and refreshments on select services. Popular routes include connections between major northern cities such as Manchester, Liverpool, and Leeds.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Rail Duration
12m
Cheapest Northern Rail Price
£8
Luggage included
2 large items of luggage and 1 small hand luggage
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, under seats
Cancellation Policy
See refund policy for ticket types
Refund
Full refund if service canceled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service on most services with drinks and snacks. Some stations have cafes and shops
Seat reservation
Seat reservations available but not mandatory. Free of charge when booking advance tickets
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, passenger assistance service available
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone

Transpennine Express

About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Transpennine Express frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
Learn more about Transpennine Express

Northern Trains Limited

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Northern Trains Limited Duration
11m
Cheapest Northern Trains Limited Price
£5
Northern Trains Limited frequency
25 a day

FAQs: Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE) train

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE) 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 Preston station (PRE), this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
The cost of a train ticket from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE) can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £8, while the average price tends to be around £8.
The train journey from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE) covers a distance of 13 km and takes approximately 12m. Trains run 7 per day.
The train distance from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE) is 13 km.
The first train from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE) leaves at 5:20.
The last train from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE) departs at 10:20.
Trains from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE) run approximately 7 times per day.
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE).
Yes, there is a direct train between Chorley station (CRL) and Preston station (PRE). The service operates 7 times per day, provided by Northern Rail, Transpennine Express, Northern Trains Limited.
To get from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE), you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
There is no night train service from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE).
The cheapest way to get from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE) is by coach, costing approximately £3.
Booking trains from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE) in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Chorley to Preston primarily passes through suburban areas and does not offer particularly scenic views.
Yes, a day trip from Chorley to Preston is feasible. The journey takes 12m, covering a distance of 13 km. There are 6 trains per day.
Yes, you can take the train from Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE).

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Important Stations and Airports in Chorley station (CRL) and Preston station (PRE)

Most Chorley station (CRL) to Preston station (PRE) trains use the Chorley to Preston station pair. Use this guide to compare Chorley station (CRL) and Preston station (PRE) train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Chorley
Arrival train stations in Preston
ChorleyChorley station, Chapel Street, Chorley, Lancashire, PR7 1BS+44 8002006060ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to Chorley from Chorley city centre

Bus2 · 2m · £8 · every ~5 min

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.

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