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Atherton to Ormskirk trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Atherton and Ormskirk takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 1h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Atherton to Ormskirk. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 20m
Duration
36 mi
Distance
£14
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Hag Fold to Wigan Wallgatetrain train
  2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Prestontrain train
  3. Take the train from Preston to Ormskirktrain train
2h 1m
£11–24

Atherton to Ormskirk train times

Trains run hourly between Atherton and Ormskirk. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Atherton is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Ormskirk at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 44m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited2h 16m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 44m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 32m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 45m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited8h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 45m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 44m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 44m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited7h 32m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 43m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressNorthern Trains Limited1h 45m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedAvanti West CoastNorthern Trains Limited1h 44m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Atherton to Ormskirk? 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 Ormskirk.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 36.4 mi
  • Duration: 2h 20m

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

You can take a train from Hag Fold to Ormskirk via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Preston in around 2h 1m.

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