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The average train between Atherton and Widnes takes 1h 59m 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.

1h 59m
Duration
39 mi
Distance
£15
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Streettrain train Wigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
  2. Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorntrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...
1h 43m
£10–27

Atherton to Widnes train times

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 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 25m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 25m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 34m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains6h 41m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 21m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 25m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressTransport for Wales2h 20m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains LimitedWest Midlands Trains2h 55m • 2 changes

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressWest Midlands Trains1h 55m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedTransPennine ExpressAvanti West Coast1h 28m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Atherton to Widnes.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 38.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 59m

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

You can take a train from Hag Fold to Runcorn via Wigan Wallgate, Wigan North Western, and Liverpool Lime Street in around 1h 43m.

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