The average train between Atherton and Irlam takes 1h 23m 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.
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 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


55 min • 2 changes


57 min • 2 changes


55 min • 2 changes


57 min • 2 changes


54 min • 2 changes


54 min • 2 changes


54 min • 2 changes


57 min • 2 changes


54 min • 2 changes


54 min • 2 changes


54 min • 2 changes


57 min • 2 changes
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.
No, there is no direct train from Atherton to Irlam. However, there are services departing from Atherton station and arriving at Irlam station via Salford Crescent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 23m.
Atherton to Irlam train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Atherton station.
Atherton to Irlam train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Irlam station.
Book your Atherton to Irlam train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Atherton and Irlam is 10.2 km. The road distance is 31 km.
You can take a train from Atherton to Irlam via Salford Crescent and Manchester Oxford Road in around 1h 19m.