How to get to Chorley from Glasgow

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Compare coach and train for Glasgow to Chorley

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Chorley among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 10m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £27, while a flight costs an average of £477.

Distance: 268 km

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£477

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£27

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Cheapest

£58

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£52

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4h 31m

Average total duration

2h 31m

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8h 2m

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30m

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3h 10m

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2h 40m

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30m

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3h 14m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

British Airways

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Avanti West Coast

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The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Chorley is a coach with an average price of £27.

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Chorley:

A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Chorley costing on average £58.

A coach is £449 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Chorley costing on average £477.

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Chorley is by train with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Chorley take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 31m.

Coach takes on average 8h 2m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Glasgow and Chorley including taking a coach and train.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 43m sooner (2h 31m by flight vs 3h 14m by car). Tickets start at around £477 compared to roughly £52 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Glasgow to Chorley

How to get to Chorley from Glasgow by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

train

The best way to travel from Glasgow to Chorley is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • TransPennine Express
    4:523h10
    Glasgow
    8:02Chorley
    £771One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • TransPennine Express
    4:523h10
    Glasgow
    8:02Chorley
    £771One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Avanti West Coast
    8:382h42
    Glasgow
    11:20Chorley
    £1631One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • Avanti West Coast
    7:362h44
    Glasgow
    10:20Chorley
    £1631One-way
    1 change
  • Avanti West Coast
    9:362h44
    Glasgow
    12:20Chorley
    £1631One-way
    1 change
  • Avanti West Coast
    5:482h45
    Glasgow
    8:33Chorley
    £1631One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Glasgow to Chorley

Travel to Chorley easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Glasgow to Chorley.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Glasgow and Chorley including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Chorley is a coach with an average price of £27.

This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Chorley:

A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Chorley costing on average £58.

A coach is £449 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Chorley costing on average £477.

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Chorley is by train with an average journey time of 3h 10m.

Other travel options to Chorley take longer:

Flight takes on average 4h 31m.

Coach takes on average 8h 2m.

The Glasgow to Chorley distance is approximately 268 km.
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Chorley is:
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow and Chorley as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Chorley:
  • Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Manchester Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Preston, Bus Station.
  • Trains mostly depart from Glasgow Central (GLC) and arrive in Chorley station (CRL).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Chorley, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BA Cityflyer, British Airways to go to Chorley by flight.
  • Travel with Transpennine Express, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast to go to Chorley by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Chorley by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Glasgow to Chorley:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow to Chorley often also extend their vacation to go to Manchester Piccadilly (MAN), Preston station (PRE), Manchester Oxford Road (MCO), Manchester Airport (MIA), Deansgate (DGT). Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chorley and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Glasgow to Chorley, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
A visit to Chorley can typically be enjoyed over 1 to 2 days, allowing time to explore local attractions such as Astley Hall, Yarrow Valley Country Park, and the Chorley Markets.

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