What is the cheapest way to get from Leicester to Chorley?

The cheapest way to get from Leicester to Chorley is to bus which costs £17 - £26 and takes 5h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Leicester to Chorley?

The fastest way to get from Leicester to Chorley is to drive which takes 2h 20m and costs £27 - £40.

Is there a direct bus between Leicester and Chorley?

No, there is no direct bus from Leicester station to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station and arriving at Yarrow Gate via Shudehill Interchange and Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Leicester and Chorley?

No, there is no direct train from Leicester to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Leicester and arriving at Chorley via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 8m.

How far is it from Leicester to Chorley?

The distance between Leicester and Chorley is 131 miles. The road distance is 113.8 miles.

How do I travel from Leicester to Chorley without a car?

The best way to get from Leicester to Chorley without a car is to train via Sheffield which takes 3h 8m and costs £55 - £110.

How long does it take to get from Leicester to Chorley?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Leicester to Chorley, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Chorley bus from?

Leicester to Chorley bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Leicester to Chorley train from?

Leicester to Chorley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, depart from Leicester station.

Train or bus from Leicester to Chorley?

The best way to get from Leicester to Chorley is to train via Sheffield which takes 3h 8m and costs £55 - £110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £17 - £26 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Leicester to Chorley bus arrive?

Leicester to Chorley bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange station.

Where does the Leicester to Chorley train arrive?

Leicester to Chorley train services, operated by East Midlands Railways, arrive at Sheffield station.

Can I drive from Leicester to Chorley?

Yes, the driving distance between Leicester to Chorley is 114 miles. It takes approximately 2h 20m to drive from Leicester to Chorley.

How do I get a train ticket from Leicester to Chorley?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Leicester to Chorley?

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Where can I stay near Chorley?

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Train via Sheffield
best
1. Take the train from Leicester to Sheffieldtrain
2. Take the train from Sheffield to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chorleytrain
3h 8m
£58–101
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchangebus Uk079
5h 50m
£18–26
Drive 113.2 mi
1. Drive from Leicester to Chorleycar 113.2 mi
2h 20m
£28–40
Train
1. Take the train from Nuneaton to Manchester Piccadillytrain London Euston - Manchester Piccadilly
2. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chorleytrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
3h 11m
£49–81
Train via Birmingham
1. Take the train from Leicester to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Manchester Piccadillytrain
3. Take the train from Manchester Piccadilly to Chorleytrain
3h 42m
£61–112

Leicester to Chorley by train

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3h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 130.1 mi
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Leicester, England and Chorley, Lancashire, England?

You can take a train from Leicester to Chorley via Sheffield and Manchester Piccadilly in around 3h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leicester St Margaret's Bus Station to Manchester, Shudehill Interchange 3 times a day. Tickets cost £12–21 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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