The average train between Atherton and Widnes takes 2h 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 11:48 PM which arrives into Widnes at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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1h 34m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Atherton to Widnes? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Atherton to Widnes. However, there are services departing from Wigan North Western station and arriving at Runcorn station via Liverpool Lime Street station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Atherton to Widnes train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Wigan North Western station.
Atherton to Widnes train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Runcorn station.
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The distance between Atherton and Widnes is 24 km. The road distance is 31 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.