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The average train between Atherton and Sheffield takes 2h 4m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. There is an hourly train service from Atherton to Sheffield. 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 4m
Duration
54 mi
Distance
£25
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Atherton to Sheffield train times

Trains run hourly between Atherton and Sheffield. 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 Sheffield at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Salford Crescent and take an average of 2h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 2m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 3m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 59m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 1m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express3h 37m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 35m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways3h 2m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways2h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedTransPennine Express2h 2m • 2 changes
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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedEast Midlands Railways1h 57m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Atherton to Sheffield? 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.

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  • Distance: 53.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 4m

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

You can take a train from Atherton to Sheffield via Salford Crescent and Manchester Oxford Road in around 1h 56m.

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