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The average train between Atherton and Liverpool takes 1h 17m and the fastest train takes 53 min. There is an hourly train service from Atherton to Liverpool. 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 17m
Duration
26 mi
Distance
£10
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Atherton to Liverpool train times

Trains run hourly between Atherton and Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Atherton is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 9:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 1h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 12m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited57 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 11m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited56 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited6h 16m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express57 min • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 3m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited1h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 12m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 45m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited2h 12m • 1 change
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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express1h 34m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Atherton to Liverpool? 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 Liverpool.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 25.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 17m

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

You can take a train from Hag Fold to Liverpool Lime Street via Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western in around 1h 16m.

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