Getting Here
There are lots of ways to travel into and around Chorley. We’re located in the heart of the North West, just minutes from major motorways and easily accessible by car, rail, bus or cycle
By Car
Chorley is well connected to a number of motorways. Find us off Junction 8 of the M61, Juction 27/28 of the M6, or Junction 1A of the M65 and follow the signs for Chorley
Parking
Chorley has a variety of long and short stay car park options, all situated within easy walking distance of the town centre and offering free or low-cost parking. For more information about town centre parking charges and to view the car park map follow the links below:
By Bus
Chorley is well served by buses with direct links from Bolton, Preston, Blackburn and Wigan. The Chorley Interchange station is located on Clifford Street, just a couple of minutes walk from the town centre. For more information on services visit the link below
By Train
Services stop regularly at Chorley from Manchester, Blackpool and the Lake District, and with the station just a 5 minute walk from the town centre it’s a convenient, enviromentally friendly way to discover Chorley and the surrounding areas. Follow the link below for more information on the National Rail website
By Bicycle
Why not discover Chorley borough by bike using our many traffic free cycle routes and on-road cycle lanes. Cycling is an environmentally friendly way to travel and also great for health and wellbeing. See the links below to Visit Lancashire’s urban and rural Chorley cycle maps
Taxis
If you’re looking to get a taxi from the town centre, the taxi rank can be found close to the Flat Iron car park, on High Street off the A581 (St. Thomas’ Road)
Group and Coach Visits
Chorley is home to a wealth of great group and coach trip friendly experiences – check out our top itineraries below!
Astley Hall
Astley Hall, described as one of the most intriguing historic houses in the North West, is home to over 400 years of History just waiting to be discovered. The Astley Hall coach trip package includes:
- Free Coach Parking
- Discounted entry to the Hall for group bookings over 10
- Guided tour or Introduction & Self-Guided tour of the Hall
- Free driver refreshment box
Contact astley.hall@chorley.gov.uk for bookings and enquiries
Chorley Markets
The famous Chorley markets date back all the way to 1498, with the most popular market day for coach trips being a Tuesday, when our covered market in the heart of the town centre is joined by many more street traders that line the streets selling everything from fresh fruit and produce to cosmetics, gifts and clothes. The Chorley Markets coach trip package includes:
- Free coach parking
- Meet and Greet
- Chorley markets bag for passengers
- Driver Refreshment voucher
Contact TownCentreAmbassadors@chorley.gov.uk for bookings and enquiries
Chorley Flower Show
The award winning Flower Show is the highlight of the Chorley events calendar, bringing thouasands of visitors flocking to Astley Park for three jam-packed days of all things horticultural, with show gardens, professional exhibitors, garden traders, great food and drink and much more! Running on the last weekend of July each year this is an event not to be missed! The Chorley Flower Show coach triop package includes:
- Free coach parking
- Discounted entry to a sho day when booking groups over 10
- Free driver entry to show and lunch coupon
Contact events@chorley.gov.uk for bookings and enquiries
