The average train between Leyland and Atherton takes 1h 22m and the fastest train takes 35 min. There is a train service every few hours from Leyland 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 Leyland and Atherton. The earliest departure is at 6:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leyland is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Atherton at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 1h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Leyland to Atherton. However, there are services departing from Leyland station and arriving at Atherton station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 22m.
Leyland to Atherton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Leyland station.
Leyland to Atherton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Hag Fold station.
Book your Leyland to Atherton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Leyland and Atherton is 23.2 km. The road distance is 27 km.
You can take a train from Leyland to Hag Fold via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 50 min.