The average bus between Stoke-on-Trent and Atherton takes 2h 33m and the fastest bus takes 2h 4m. The bus service runs several times per day from Stoke-on-Trent 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 every 3 hours between Stoke-on-Trent and Atherton. The earliest departure is at 4:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Stoke-on-Trent is at 10:35 PM which arrives into Atherton at 12:39 AM. All services require a transfer at Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and take an average of 2h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Stoke-on-Trent 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 Stoke-on-Trent to Atherton. However, there are services departing from Stoke-on-Trent station and arriving at Atherton station via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Stoke-on-Trent to Atherton bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stoke-on-Trent station.
Stoke-on-Trent to Atherton bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Market Street station.
The distance between Stoke-on-Trent and Atherton is 61.3 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a bus from Stoke-on-Trent to Market Street via Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and St Peter's Square in around 2h 43m.