The average train between Chester and Atherton takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 6m. There is a train service every few hours from Chester 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 Chester and Atherton. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Chester is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Atherton at 7:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Warrington Bank Quay and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Chester to Atherton. However, there are services departing from Chester station and arriving at Atherton station via Warrington Bank Quay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Chester to Atherton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, depart from Chester station.
Chester to Atherton train services, operated by Transport for Wales, arrive at Hag Fold station.
Book your Chester to Atherton train tickets online with Transport for Wales, Avanti West Coast and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Chester and Atherton is 45.5 km. The road distance is 57 km.
You can take a train from Chester to Hag Fold via Warrington Bank Quay, Wigan North Western, and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 36m.