How to get from Burnley to Chorley by bus and train?

From Burnley to Chorley by bus and train

To get from Burnley to Chorley in Chorley, take the X43 bus from Mechanics Institute station to Chorlton Street Coach Station (Stop Ez) station. Next, take the NORTHERN train from Manchester Piccadilly station to Chorley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min.

119min
Walk to bus station
Bus - X43X43
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Mechanics Institute

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mechanics Institute
    420 m • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - X43X43
    Wait for bus
    X43
    Manchester City Centre
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chorlton Street Coach Station (Stop Ez)
    68 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Manchester Piccadilly
    390 m • 6 min
  • 5
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Barrow-In-Furness
  • 6
    Ride to train station Chorley
    Ride to train station
    Chorley
    28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Burnley to Chorley by train

To get from Burnley to Chorley in Chorley, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NORTHERN train from Burnley Manchester Road station to Manchester Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Bolton station to Chorley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is £21.40.

127min£21.40
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Burnley Manchester Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Burnley Manchester Road
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    55 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Clitheroe
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    18 min
  • 6
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Barrow-In-Furness
  • 7
    Ride to train station Chorley
    Ride to train station
    Chorley
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transport directions from Burnley to Chorley

The distance between Burnley, Chorley and Chorley, Chorley is approximately 78.3 km, which can typically be travelled in 119 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Burnley to Chorley by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chorley – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transport stations close to Burnley

Burnley is located at Bankfield, Chorley and the nearest public transport station is St James Street (Stop 3).

Bus stations close to Burnley:

  • St James Street (Stop 3)
  • St James Street (Stop 1)
  • St James Street (Stop 2)

Public transport stations close to Chorley, Chorley

Chorley is located at Chorley, Chorley and the nearest public transport station is St Georges Street.

Bus stations close to Chorley:

  • St Georges Street
  • Eldon Street
  • Chorley

Related Routes

From Burnley to Chorley by train

To get from Burnley to Chorley in Chorley, you’ll need to take 3 train lines: take the NORTHERN train from Burnley Manchester Road station to Manchester Victoria station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the NORTHERN train and finally take the NORTHERN train from Bolton station to Chorley station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 7 min. The ride fare is £21.40.

127min£21.40
Walk to train station
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Train - NORTHERN
Leaves from Burnley Manchester Road

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Burnley Manchester Road
    850 m • 11 min
  • 2
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Southport
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Manchester Victoria
    55 min
  • 4
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Clitheroe
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bolton
    18 min
  • 6
    Train - NORTHERNNORTHERN
    Wait for train
    NORTHERN
    Barrow-In-Furness
  • 7
    Ride to train station Chorley
    Ride to train station
    Chorley
    12 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Burnley to Chorley?

    The fastest way takes 119 minutes, using Bus line X43, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Burnley to Chorley?

    The alternative route takes 127 minutes, using Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN, Bus line NORTHERN.

  • Is there a direct bus between Burnley and Chorley?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 59 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Burnley to Chorley?

    The X43 bus line goes from Mechanics Institute station near Burnley in Burnley to Manchester City Centre station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Manchester City Centre station near Chorley in Chorley.

  • How long does it take to travel from Burnley to Chorley by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Burnley in Burnley and Chorley in Chorley by bus and train is about 1 hr 59 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Burnley to get to Chorley?

    Get on the X43 bus from the Mechanics Institute stop near Burnley in Burnley.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Burnley and Chorley?

    Get off the bus at the Manchester City Centre station, which is closest to Chorley in Chorley.

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