The average train between Atherton and Blackpool takes 1h 52m 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.
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 9:56 PM which arrives into Blackpool at 11:47 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Atherton to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Atherton station and arriving at Blackpool station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Atherton to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hag Fold station.
Atherton to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackpool North station.
Book your Atherton to Blackpool train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Atherton and Blackpool is 49 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a train from Hag Fold to Blackpool North via Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western in around 1h 40m.