The average train between Atherton and Edinburgh takes 3h 30m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Atherton to Edinburgh. 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 every 4 hours between Atherton and Edinburgh. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Atherton is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Edinburgh at 10:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 3h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Atherton to Edinburgh. However, there are services departing from Atherton station and arriving at Edinburgh station via Edinburgh Waverley. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 30m.
Atherton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Atherton to Edinburgh train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Edinburgh Waverley station.
Book your Atherton to Edinburgh train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Atherton and Edinburgh is 273.8 km. The road distance is 340 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Edinburgh Waverley every 4 hours. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 44m.