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.
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.


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No, there is no direct train from Atherton to Ormskirk. However, there are services departing from Atherton station and arriving at Ormskirk station via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Atherton to Ormskirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hag Fold station.
Atherton to Ormskirk train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Ormskirk station.
Book your Atherton to Ormskirk train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, Avanti West Coast and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Atherton and Ormskirk is 26.1 km. The road distance is 59 km.
You can take a train from Hag Fold to Ormskirk via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Preston in around 2h 1m.