The average train between Blackpool and Atherton takes 1h 44m and the fastest train takes 58 min. There is a train service every few hours from Blackpool to Atherton. 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 Blackpool and Atherton. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Blackpool is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Atherton at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 1h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Blackpool to Atherton. However, there are services departing from Blackpool station and arriving at Atherton station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 44m.
Blackpool to Atherton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Blackpool North station.
Blackpool to Atherton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Hag Fold station.
Book your Blackpool to Atherton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Blackpool and Atherton is 49 km. The road distance is 62 km.
You can take a train from Blackpool North to Hag Fold via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 19m.