The average bus between Cardiff and Chorley takes 9h 21m and the fastest bus takes 7h 22m. The bus service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Chorley. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:25 PM which arrives into Chorley at 7:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham Coach Station and take an average of 9h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Chorley? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from Cardiff to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Chorley station via Birmingham Coach Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 21m.
Cardiff to Chorley bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Sophia Gardens station.
Cardiff to Chorley bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Manchester Central Coach Station.
The distance between Cardiff and Chorley is 244.3 km. The road distance is 361 km.
You can take a bus from Sophia Gardens to Yarrow Gate via Birmingham Coach Station, Manchester Central Coach Station, St Peter's Square, and Bolton Interchange in around 7h 30m.