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Astley Hall Museum
A local history museum in Astley Hall showing period rooms, decorative arts, and stories from Chorley's past.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Manchester Airport to Chorley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £10, and a train costs an average of £3.
Distance: 39 km
Most popular Train | Coach |
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£12 Average Price | £10 Average Price Cheapest |
1h 22m Average total duration Fastest 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 2m Average total duration 1h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Chorley trains for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 6:48 Manchester Airport | 0h52 | 7:40 Chorley | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:29 Manchester Airport | 0h51 | 9:20 Chorley | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Manchester Airport to Chorley run on average 9 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £3 if you book in advance.
There are 8 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:48, the last at 13:17. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 51m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £3 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 8 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 5:48 |
Last train 13:17 |
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Discover the best of Chorley — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Chorley trip today.
A local history museum in Astley Hall showing period rooms, decorative arts, and stories from Chorley's past.
An independent military museum nearby with uniforms, medals, and displays focused on Lancashire regiments.
A contemporary gallery and museum in nearby Wigan with art, social history, and temporary exhibitions worth the short trip.
A large landscaped park with woodland walks, formal gardens, play areas, and access to Astley Hall.
A broad public square used for events and markets, framed by key civic buildings in the town centre.
A scenic hilltop and local beauty spot with moorland walks and wide views across Chorley and West Lancashire.
Lancashire hotpot is a slow-cooked lamb and onion stew topped with sliced potatoes, long tied to Lancashire mill towns and hearty local home cooking.
Butter pie is a Lancashire pastry filled with potato, onion and butter, created as a meat-free Friday staple and still a beloved regional comfort food.
Black peas are slow-cooked maple peas, often seasoned simply with vinegar, and are a traditional Lancashire Bonfire Night snack still known across the county.
Traditional pub near Rivington serving British classics, Sunday roasts and ales in a historic, cosy setting popular with walkers and locals.
Refined country-house dining in nearby Rivington, offering modern British cooking and afternoon tea in elegant surroundings.
Stylish Italian restaurant known for pasta, pizza and grilled dishes, with a smart but relaxed atmosphere suited to family meals and evenings out.
Moderate for the UK. Hotels and dining are usually cheaper than London, while local buses and rail can still add noticeable visitor costs.
Tipping is optional. In restaurants, 10-12.5% is normal for good service if not already added. Round up for taxis; cafés usually do not require tips.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Manchester Airport to Chorley 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 Chorley, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Manchester Airport to Chorley trains use the Manchester Piccadilly to Chorley station pair. Use this guide to compare Manchester Airport and Chorley 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.
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