The average train between Atherton and Blackburn takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 1h 14m. There is an hourly train service from Atherton to Blackburn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Atherton and Blackburn. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Atherton is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Blackburn at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Atherton to Blackburn. However, there are services departing from Atherton station and arriving at Blackburn station via Salford Crescent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Atherton to Blackburn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Atherton station.
Atherton to Blackburn train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackburn station.
Book your Atherton to Blackburn train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Atherton and Blackburn is 25.2 km. The road distance is 51 km.
You can take a train from Atherton to Blackburn via Salford Crescent in around 1h 22m.