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Trip Overview

The average train between Atherton and Blackpool takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Atherton to Blackpool. 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 50m
Duration
38 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Atherton to Blackpool train times

Trains run hourly between Atherton and Blackpool. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Atherton is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 50m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 48m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 48m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 50m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 50m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 50m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 50m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 48m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 32m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited7h 48m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 33m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 32m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 32m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Atherton to Blackpool? 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 Atherton to Blackpool.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 38.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 50m

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

You can take a train from Hag Fold to Blackpool North via Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western in around 1h 41m.

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