The cheapest and fastest trains from Manchester Airport to Chorley
Cheapest price
£4
Average price
£4
Fastest journey
52 m
Average duration
52 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
39 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Manchester Airport to Chorley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Manchester Airport to Chorley will cost around £4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £4.
Of the 1 trains that leave Manchester Airport for Chorley 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 39 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 Manchester Airport to Chorley
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 £8.
Distance: 39 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£18 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 |
Live departures
Manchester Airport to Chorley train times
The table below shows live departures for Manchester Airport to Chorley trains for today, Friday 20 March. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
L07275 | On time 16:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h54 | 17:11 Chorley station (CRL) | 0 changesdirect | |
L09679 | On time 16:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h51 | 17:20 Chorley station (CRL) | 0 changesdirect | |
L07957 | On time 16:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h53 | 17:41 Chorley station (CRL) | 0 changesdirect | |
L07270 | On time 17:17 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h54 | 18:11 Chorley station (CRL) | 0 changesdirect | |
L08375 | On time 17:29 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h54 | 18:23 Chorley station (CRL) | 0 changesdirect | |
L07927 | On time 17:48 Manchester Airport (MIA) | 0h52 | 18:40 Chorley station (CRL) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 21 March | |||||
![]() | 08:17 Manchester Airport | 0h52 | 09:09 Chorley | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Why book with Omio vs Northern Rail (3)?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for Northern Rail (3), but also compare tickets for the likes of Northern Trains Limited to find the best option for your trip from Manchester Airport to Chorley.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Manchester Airport to Chorley
Trains from Manchester Airport to Chorley run on average 9 times per day, taking around 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £8 if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 08:17, the last at 09:25. The fastest train covers the 39 km distance in 51m.
Distance 39 km |
Average train duration 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £8 |
Trains per day 9 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 08:17 |
Last train 09:25 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited from Manchester Airport to Chorley trainsNorthern Rail (3), Northern Trains Limited trains will get you between Manchester Airport and Chorley from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
Northern Trains Limited
FAQs: Manchester Airport to Chorley train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Manchester Airport and Chorley
- 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.
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