Derby to Atherton Trains

Derby to Atherton trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Derby and Atherton takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 32m. There is a train service every few hours from Derby 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.

3h 12m
Duration: 92 mi
Distance: £48
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Derby to Crewetrain Lincoln Central - Crewe / ...
Take the train from Crewe to Wigan North Westerntrain London Euston - Edinburgh / ...

3h 4m

£40–64

Derby to Atherton train times

Trains run hourly between Derby and Atherton. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Derby is at 9:48 PM which arrives into Atherton at 6:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Crewe and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, August 12, 2026

12:26 PM → 3:03 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
1:26 PM → 4:03 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
2:26 PM → 5:03 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
3:26 PM → 6:03 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 13, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
8:24 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

6:24 AM → 9:03 AM
2h 39m • 2 changes
7:21 AM → 10:03 AM
2h 41m • 2 changes
8:23 AM → 11:03 AM
2h 40m • 2 changes
9:26 AM → 12:03 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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