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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
£12
Average price
£31
Fastest journey
1 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 59 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
40 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stockport to Chorley is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stockport to Chorley will cost around £31 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £12.
To travel from Stockport to Chorley you need to make at least one change.




The table below shows live departures for Stockport 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 6:40 Stockport | 1h01 | 7:41 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:20 Stockport | 0h50 | 8:10 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:35 Stockport | 0h44 | 8:19 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 7:51 Stockport | 0h49 | 8:40 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:20 Stockport | 0h48 | 9:08 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:36 Stockport | 0h43 | 9:19 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 8:51 Stockport | 0h49 | 9:40 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:19 Stockport | 0h50 | 10:09 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:36 Stockport | 0h43 | 10:19 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 9:51 Stockport | 0h48 | 10:39 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:20 Stockport | 0h48 | 11:08 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:36 Stockport | 0h43 | 11:19 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 10:51 Stockport | 0h49 | 11:40 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:19 Stockport | 0h49 | 12:08 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 11:51 Stockport | 0h49 | 12:40 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:19 Stockport | 0h49 | 13:08 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 12:51 Stockport | 0h49 | 13:40 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:20 Stockport | 0h49 | 14:09 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:36 Stockport | 0h43 | 14:19 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:51 Stockport | 0h50 | 14:41 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:19 Stockport | 0h49 | 15:08 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:36 Stockport | 0h43 | 15:19 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 14:51 Stockport | 0h50 | 15:41 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:19 Stockport | 0h49 | 16:08 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:36 Stockport | 0h43 | 16:19 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 15:51 Stockport | 0h49 | 16:40 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:19 Stockport | 0h51 | 17:10 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:36 Stockport | 0h43 | 17:19 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 16:51 Stockport | 0h49 | 17:40 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:19 Stockport | 0h51 | 18:10 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:36 Stockport | 0h47 | 18:23 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 17:51 Stockport | 0h48 | 18:39 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:19 Stockport | 0h52 | 19:11 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:36 Stockport | 0h44 | 19:20 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:51 Stockport | 0h49 | 19:40 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:19 Stockport | 0h49 | 20:08 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:36 Stockport | 0h43 | 20:19 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 19:51 Stockport | 0h49 | 20:40 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:19 Stockport | 0h51 | 21:10 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 20:40 Stockport | 0h56 | 21:36 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:19 Stockport | 0h51 | 22:10 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:40 Stockport | 0h55 | 22:35 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 21:57 Stockport | 0h53 | 22:50 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:19 Stockport | 0h53 | 23:12 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 22:37 Stockport | 1h00 | 23:37 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 23:16 Stockport | 0h53 | 0:09 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 23:45 Stockport | 0h54 | 0:39 Chorley | 1 change | |
![]() | 23:50 Stockport | 7h21 | 7:11 Chorley | 2 changes | |
| Tuesday 4 August | |||||
![]() | 0:39 Stockport | 4h57 | 5:36 Chorley | 1 change | |
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Trains from Stockport to Chorley run on average 8 times per day, taking around 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 01:37, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 40 km distance in 43m.
Distance 40 km |
Average train duration 48m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 43m |
First train 1:37 |
Last train 23:52 |
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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 Stockport 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 Stockport to Chorley trains use the Stockport to Chorley station pair. Use this guide to compare Stockport and Chorley train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stockport has practical services for this route, including Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Information Desk.
Food and drink options are available at Stockport.
ATMs are available at Stockport.
Ticket office support is available at Stockport. Information desks are information available from staff: Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office, Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stockport: Parking, WC.
Available at Stockport: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stockport: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: Yes, Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts are available to all platforms via the station subway, 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.
Heald Green is 6 km from Stockport city centre. Public transport options include:
Heald Green has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Heald Green.
Ticket office support is available at Heald Green.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Heald Green: Parking.
Available at Heald Green: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Heald Green: 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 - Scooter Friendly Station - platform 1 is accessed from the car park, platform 2 is accessed via a long ramp, 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, Ramp for train access: Yes, Wheelchairs available: No, Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No.
Brinnington is 2 km from Stockport city centre. Public transport options include:
Brinnington has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, Accessibility, Lost and Found Office and Ticket Office.
Food and drink options are available at Brinnington.
Ticket office support is available at Brinnington.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Brinnington: Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Brinnington: Staff help available: Yes, Step free access coverage: No, Step free access note: Category C Station, To Manchester : Level access to the ticket hall through a turnstile or gate but from there it is stepped access, down a stepped ramped path (35 paces, 1:6 slope) onto the platform. To Sheffield level access to the ticket hall through a turnstile or gate, turn left and walk 39 paces, turn right down a steppedramped path (35 paces, 1:6 slope) onto the platform, Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station, 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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