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Farnworth to Atherton trains

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The average train between Farnworth and Atherton takes 56 min and the fastest train takes 30 min. There is a train service every few hours from Farnworth 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.

56 min
Duration
12 mi
Distance
£4
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Moses Gate to Hindleytrain train Manchester Victoria - Southport / ...
  2. Take the train from Hindley to Hag Foldtrain train Wigan Wallgate - Manchester Victoria / ...
44 min
£4–8

Farnworth to Atherton train times

Trains run hourly between Farnworth and Atherton. The earliest departure is at 6:27 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Farnworth is at 11:39 PM which arrives into Atherton at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 56 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited8h 51m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited36 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited35 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited35 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited35 min • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited36 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited35 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited35 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited35 min • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited36 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited35 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited35 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited35 min • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited36 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited35 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited35 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited35 min • 1 change
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited36 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited35 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited35 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited35 min • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited36 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited35 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited35 min • 1 change

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    Northern Trains LimitedNorthern Trains Limited35 min • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Farnworth to Atherton? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 12 mi
  • Duration: 56 min

What companies run services between Farnworth, Bolton, England and Atherton, England?

You can take a train from Moses Gate to Hag Fold via Hindley in around 44 min.

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