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Cardiff to Atherton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Atherton takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Cardiff 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.

4h 56m
Duration
180 mi
Distance
£84
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Crewe

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Crewetrain train Cardiff Central - Manchester Piccadilly / ...
  2. Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain train London Euston - Edinburgh / ...
4h 18m
£71–120

Cardiff to Atherton train times

Trains run hourly between Cardiff and Atherton. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 10:21 PM which arrives into Atherton at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Cardiff to Atherton.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 179.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Atherton, England?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hag Fold via Crewe, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 4h 18m.

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