The average train between Atherton and Chester takes 1h 54m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Atherton to Chester. 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 Chester. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Atherton is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Chester at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 1h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Atherton to Chester. However, there are services departing from Atherton station and arriving at Chester station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
Atherton to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hag Fold station.
Atherton to Chester train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Chester station.
Book your Atherton to Chester train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and Transport for Wales.
The distance between Atherton and Chester is 45.5 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a train from Hag Fold to Chester via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Warrington Bank Quay in around 1h 37m.