The average bus between Chorley and Irlam takes 2h 26m and the fastest bus takes 2h 1m. The bus runs at least 2 times per hour from Chorley to Irlam. 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 every 30 minutes between Chorley and Irlam. The earliest departure is at 7:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chorley is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Irlam at 12:38 AM. All services require a transfer at Bolton Interchange and take an average of 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Chorley to Irlam? 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 Chorley to Irlam. However, there are services departing from Chorley station and arriving at Irlam station via Bolton Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Chorley to Irlam bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Goring Street station.
Chorley to Irlam bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, arrive at Lathom Road station.
The distance between Chorley and Irlam is 26.4 km. The road distance is 46 km.
You can take a bus from Goring Street to Lathom Road via Bolton Interchange and Salford Shopping Centre in around 2h 18m.