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Atherton to Irlam trains

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The average train between Atherton and Irlam takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 54 min. There is a train service every few hours from Atherton to Irlam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 19m
Duration
19 mi
Distance
£8
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Atherton to Salford Crescenttrain train Wigan Wallgate - Leeds / ...
  2. Take the train from Manchester Oxford Road to Irlamtrain train Manchester Oxford Road - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
1h 18m
£6–13

Atherton to Irlam train times

Trains run hourly between Atherton and Irlam. 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 Irlam at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Salford Crescent and take an average of 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 27m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express7h 50m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited54 min • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited54 min • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited54 min • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited57 min • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited54 min • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited54 min • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited54 min • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited57 min • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited54 min • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited54 min • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited54 min • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited57 min • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Atherton to Irlam? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Atherton to Irlam.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 19.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Atherton, England and Irlam, England?

You can take a train from Atherton to Irlam via Salford Crescent and Manchester Oxford Road in around 1h 18m.

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