The average train between Atherton and Widnes takes 2h 2m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Atherton to Widnes. 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 Widnes. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Atherton is at 9:56 PM which arrives into Widnes at 5:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 2h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Atherton to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Atherton station and arriving at Widnes station via Liverpool Lime Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
Atherton to Widnes train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Atherton to Widnes train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Runcorn station.
Book your Atherton to Widnes train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, TransPennine Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Atherton and Widnes is 24 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a train from Hag Fold to Runcorn via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 43m.
