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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.
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Trains from Sheffield to Chorley run on average 5 times per day, taking around 1h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £17 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 22:10. The fastest train covers the 82 km distance in 2h 2m.
Distance 82 km |
Average train duration 1h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price £17 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 2h 2m |
First train 0:03 |
Last train 22:10 |
Cheapest Month Apr |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
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 Sheffield 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 Sheffield to Chorley trains use the Sheffield to Chorley station pair. Use this guide to compare Sheffield and Chorley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Sheffield has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Sheffield.
ATMs are available at Sheffield.
Ticket office support is available at Sheffield. 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 Sheffield: Parking, WC.
Available at Sheffield: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Sheffield: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This is a Category A access station. There is step free access to the concourse and ticket hall. There are lifts available to all platforms. 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 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.
Meadowhall is 5 km from Sheffield city centre. Public transport options include:
Meadowhall has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Accessibility, WC, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office and Bike Parking.
Ticket office support is available at Meadowhall.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Meadowhall: Parking, WC.
Available at Meadowhall: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Meadowhall: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: Category A station, Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Please allow sufficient time for your connecting service if you are changing trains at this station, 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.
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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