The average train between Liverpool and Atherton takes 1h 16m and the fastest train takes 50 min. There is an hourly train service from Liverpool 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 Liverpool and Atherton. The earliest departure is at 5:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Liverpool is at 11:15 PM which arrives into Atherton at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 1h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Liverpool to Atherton. However, there are services departing from Liverpool station and arriving at Atherton station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
Liverpool to Atherton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Liverpool Lime Street station.
Liverpool to Atherton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Hag Fold station.
Book your Liverpool to Atherton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between Liverpool and Atherton is 34.4 km. The road distance is 42 km.
You can take a train from Liverpool Lime Street to Hag Fold via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 24m.
