The average train between Atherton and Glasgow takes 3h 33m and the fastest train takes 3h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Atherton to Glasgow. 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 Glasgow. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Atherton is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Glasgow at 12:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 3h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Atherton to Glasgow. However, there are services departing from Atherton station and arriving at Glasgow station via Glasgow Central. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
Atherton to Glasgow train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Atherton to Glasgow train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Glasgow Central station.
Book your Atherton to Glasgow train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Atherton and Glasgow is 283.9 km. The road distance is 341 km.
Avanti West Coast operates a train from Wigan North Western to Glasgow Central hourly. Tickets cost £70–130 and the journey takes 2h 35m. TransPennine Express also services this route 3 times a day.