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Trip Overview

The average train between Accrington and Atherton takes 1h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Accrington 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.

1h 25m
Duration
44 mi
Distance
£17
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Accrington to Atherton train times

Trains run hourly between Accrington and Atherton. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Accrington is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Atherton at 12:05 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 1h 28m • Direct
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    train train 1h 37m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 1h 26m • Direct
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    train train 1h 26m • Direct
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    train train 1h 24m • Direct
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    train train 1h 24m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 1h 26m • Direct
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    train train 1h 26m • Direct
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    train train 1h 24m • Direct
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    train train 1h 24m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 1h 26m • Direct
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    train train 1h 26m • Direct
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    train train 1h 24m • Direct
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    train train 1h 24m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 1h 26m • Direct
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    train train 1h 26m • Direct
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    train train 1h 24m • Direct
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    train train 1h 24m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 1h 26m • Direct
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    train train 1h 26m • Direct
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    train train 1h 24m • Direct
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    train train 1h 24m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Accrington 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.

Map of how to get from Accrington to Atherton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 44.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 25m

What companies run services between Accrington, England and Atherton, England?

Northern Trains Limited operates a train from Accrington to Atherton hourly. Tickets cost £14–27 and the journey takes 1h 24m.

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