The average train between Atherton and Horwich takes 1h and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is a train service every few hours from Atherton to Horwich. 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 Horwich. The earliest departure is at 6:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Atherton is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Horwich at 12:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Atherton to Horwich. However, there are services departing from Atherton station and arriving at Horwich station via Salford Crescent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h.
Atherton to Horwich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Atherton station.
Atherton to Horwich train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Blackrod station.
Book your Atherton to Horwich train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Atherton and Horwich is 9.4 km. The road distance is 39 km.
You can take a train from Atherton to Blackrod via Salford Crescent in around 1h 11m.