The average train between Atherton and Marple takes 1h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 3m. There is an hourly train service from Atherton to Marple. 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 Marple. 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 Marple at 6:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Salford Crescent and take an average of 1h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Atherton to Marple. However, there are services departing from Atherton station and arriving at Marple station via Salford Crescent. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 47m.
Atherton to Marple train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Atherton station.
Atherton to Marple train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Marple station.
Book your Atherton to Marple train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Atherton and Marple is 31.9 km. The road distance is 33 km.
You can take a train from Atherton to Marple via Salford Crescent and Manchester Piccadilly in around 1h 37m.