How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Chorley?

The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Chorley start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £9. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Manchester to Chorley?

The average train journey time from Manchester to Chorley is 37m, covering a distance of 20 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 24m and is operated by Northern .

Which train operators serve the Manchester to Chorley route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 34 trains available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Chorley?

The earliest train from Manchester to Chorley departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:46.

Train Manchester to Chorley from £3

Previously seen journeys

Next departures from Manchester to Chorley on 13 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	17:29	Manchester Airport	53m	18:22	Chorley	No tags
Train	17:33	Manchester Piccadilly	38m	18:11	Chorley	No tags
Train	17:39	Deansgate	32m	18:11	Chorley	No tags
Train	17:39	Deansgate	36m	18:15	Buckshaw Parkway	No tags
Train	17:50	Manchester Piccadilly	32m	18:22	Chorley	No tags

Get from Manchester to Chorley

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 37 minutes, and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

34train per day

37mAverage duration

20 milesDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Train Companies

Northern

4/526 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi3.2

Based on 26 reviews, the company was rated 4 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the staff and the cleanliness but often complained with the Wi-Fi. Northern ticket prices on this trip start at £4

GB train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Renfe, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet, FlixTrain, Amtrak Acela

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Manchester to Chorley by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Manchester to Chorley?
The cheapest train tickets from Manchester to Chorley start from £4. The average price for this train route is around £9. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Manchester to Chorley?
The average train journey time from Manchester to Chorley is 37m, covering a distance of 20 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 24m and is operated by Northern.
Which train operators serve the Manchester to Chorley route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 34 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Manchester to Chorley?
The earliest train from Manchester to Chorley departs at 07:00. And the latest train departs at 23:46.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/12

£7

12/12

£7

Today

£7

14/12

£6

15/12

£5

16/12

£4

17/12

£4

18/12

£3

The cheapest trip from Manchester to Chorley was searched and found on 18 Dec 2025 with a price of £3

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Manchester to Chorley as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £3 to £27 for a train ticket from Manchester to Chorley based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £3, which is on 2025-12-18.