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Atherton to Irlam trains

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The average train between Atherton and Irlam takes 1h 26m 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 26m
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 - Todmorden / ...
  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 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited55 min • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited57 min • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited55 min • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 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 21, 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 Thursday, October 22, 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

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 19.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 26m

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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