The average bus between Chorley and Atherton takes 1h 12m and the fastest bus takes 1h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Chorley to Atherton. 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 Chorley and Atherton. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chorley is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Atherton at 11:36 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

1h 4m • 1 change
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1h 17m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Chorley to Atherton? 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 Atherton. However, there are services departing from Yarrow Gate station and arriving at Morley Street station via Bolton Interchange station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 12m.
Chorley to Atherton bus services, operated by Stagecoach Cumbria & North Lancashire, depart from Yarrow Gate station.
Chorley to Atherton bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at Morley Street station.
The distance between Chorley and Atherton is 16.2 km. The road distance is 20 km.
You can take a bus from Yarrow Gate to Morley Street via Bolton Interchange in around 1h 17m.