The average bus between Irlam and Chorley takes 2h 41m and the fastest bus takes 2h 9m. There is an hourly bus service from Irlam 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 hourly between Irlam and Chorley. The earliest departure is at 5:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Irlam is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Chorley at 7:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Eccles Interchange and take an average of 2h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Irlam 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 Irlam to Chorley. However, there are services departing from Irlam station and arriving at Chorley station via Eccles Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.
Irlam to Chorley bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from Lathom Road station.
Irlam to Chorley bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Yarrow Gate station.
The distance between Irlam and Chorley is 26.4 km. The road distance is 43 km.
You can take a bus from Lathom Road to Yarrow Gate via Eccles Interchange and Bolton Interchange in around 2h 24m.