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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.
Cheapest price on 29 Sept
£37
Average ticket price on 29 Sept
£54
Fastest journey on 29 Sept
2 h 34 m
Average journey duration on 29 Sept
2 h 42 m
Trains on 29 Sept
13
Distance
124 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nottingham to Chorley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nottingham to Chorley will cost around £54 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
To travel from Nottingham to Chorley you need to make at least one change.










The table below shows live departures for Nottingham to Chorley trains for today, Monday 28 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:45 Nottingham | 2h55 | 12:40 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:53 Nottingham | 2h47 | 12:40 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 10:45 Nottingham | 2h55 | 13:40 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:53 Nottingham | 2h47 | 13:40 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 11:45 Nottingham | 2h34 | 14:19 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:53 Nottingham | 2h48 | 14:41 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 12:45 Nottingham | 2h34 | 15:19 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:53 Nottingham | 2h48 | 15:41 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 13:45 Nottingham | 2h34 | 16:19 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:53 Nottingham | 2h47 | 16:40 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 14:45 Nottingham | 2h34 | 17:19 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:53 Nottingham | 2h47 | 17:40 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 15:45 Nottingham | 2h38 | 18:23 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:53 Nottingham | 2h46 | 18:39 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 16:45 Nottingham | 2h35 | 19:20 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:53 Nottingham | 2h47 | 19:40 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 17:41 Nottingham | 3h29 | 21:10 Chorley | 3 changes | |
![]() | 17:45 Nottingham | 2h34 | 20:19 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:53 Nottingham | 2h47 | 20:40 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 18:45 Nottingham | 2h51 | 21:36 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:53 Nottingham | 3h17 | 22:10 Chorley | 3 changes | |
![]() | 18:53 Nottingham | 3h17 | 22:10 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 19:45 Nottingham | 2h50 | 22:35 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:53 Nottingham | 2h57 | 22:50 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 20:37 Nottingham | 3h32 | 0:09 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 20:53 Nottingham | 3h16 | 0:09 Chorley | 3 changes | |
![]() | 21:18 Nottingham | 3h21 | 0:39 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 23:08 Nottingham | 6h28 | 5:36 Chorley | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 29 September | |||||
![]() | 5:21 Nottingham | 2h58 | 8:19 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 5:53 Nottingham | 2h47 | 8:40 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 6:30 Nottingham | 2h49 | 9:19 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 6:49 Nottingham | 3h20 | 10:09 Chorley | 3 changes | |
![]() | 6:49 Nottingham | 3h20 | 10:09 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 7:45 Nottingham | 2h34 | 10:19 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:51 Nottingham | 2h48 | 10:39 Chorley | 2 changes | |
![]() | 8:45 Nottingham | 2h34 | 11:19 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:53 Nottingham | 2h47 | 11:40 Chorley | 2 changes | |
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Take a train from Nottingham to Chorley and enjoy the approximately 124 km long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 21:37.
Distance 124 km |
First train 5:21 |
Last train 21:37 |
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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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham to Chorley trains use the Nottingham to Chorley station pair. Use this guide to compare Nottingham and Chorley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nottingham has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Nottingham.
ATMs are available at Nottingham.
Ticket office support is available at Nottingham. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Helpline Contact: 08000 11 33 23, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nottingham: Parking, WC.
Available at Nottingham: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nottingham: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a category A access station. There are lifts available to all platforms and there is level and ramp access to the concourse and ticket office/machines. This station has tactile paving at the edge of each platform, Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided, Accessible public telephones: none, Accessible taxis: Taxi number displayed on useful information poster at station, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, Accessible toilets: Yes, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: Yes, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes.
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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