The average train between Atherton and Leyland takes 1h 21m and the fastest train takes 38 min. There is a train service every few hours from Atherton to Leyland. 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 Leyland. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Atherton is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Leyland at 12:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 1h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Atherton to Leyland. However, there are services departing from Atherton station and arriving at Leyland station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 21m.
Atherton to Leyland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hag Fold station.
Atherton to Leyland train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Leyland station.
Book your Atherton to Leyland train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Atherton and Leyland is 23.2 km. The road distance is 27 km.
You can take a train from Hag Fold to Leyland via Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western in around 1h 10m.