The cheapest and fastest trains from Chorley to Salford
Cheapest price
£14
Average price
£14
Fastest journey
52 m
Average duration
52 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
28 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chorley to Salford is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chorley to Salford will cost around £14 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £14.
Of the 1 trains that leave Chorley for Salford 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 28 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 52 m .
The slowest trains will take 52 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.


Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Chorley to Salford
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chorley to Salford among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 28 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£15 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 3m Average total duration Fastest 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 53m Average total duration 2h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Chorley to Salford train times
The table below shows live departures for Chorley to Salford trains for tomorrow, Saturday 6 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 04:37 Chorley | 0h52 | 05:29 Salford | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chorley to Salford
Trains from Chorley to Salford run on average 2 times per day, taking around 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £14 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:48. The fastest train covers the 28 km distance in 50m.
Distance 28 km |
Average train duration 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:48 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Chorley to Salford trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Chorley and Salford from £14. 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 Salford train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chorley to Salford 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 Salford, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Chorley and Salford
- 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 06:25 - 19:35 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Ramped access to platforms and ticket office. We regret that wheelchair users cannot board or alight here, due to excessive wheelchair ramp gradients between the train and the very low-height platforms.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Located on both sides of New Bailey Street for buses to Bolton, Eccles and Piccadilly Gardens. Maximum distance 120 yards/110m. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the station on New Bailey Street.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:30 - 21:45 Sunday 09:10 - 16:00
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A station, The station is accessed from the main road ( A6,THE CRESCENT) and the corner of University Road There is a lift available at the end of the overbridge (facing the steps of which there is 36 down onto the platform). The lift is available from first to last train.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located in the Booking Hall. The National key toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A key is available from the Booking Office and Supervisor's Office upon request.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Onward travel information: Located on The Crescent for buses to Piccadilly Gardens, Eccles and Bolton. Maximum distance 300 yards/274m. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the station near to the roundabout.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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