The average train between Newcastle upon Tyne and Atherton takes 3h 17m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. There is a train service every few hours from Newcastle upon Tyne 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 Newcastle upon Tyne and Atherton. The earliest departure is at 4:21 AM at night, and the last departure from Newcastle upon Tyne is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Atherton at 12:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newcastle upon Tyne to Atherton. However, there are services departing from Newcastle upon Tyne station and arriving at Atherton station via Manchester Victoria. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 17m.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Atherton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, depart from Newcastle station.
Newcastle upon Tyne to Atherton train services, operated by TransPennine Express, arrive at Manchester Victoria station.
Book your Newcastle upon Tyne to Atherton train tickets online with TransPennine Express and Northern Trains Limited.
The distance between Newcastle upon Tyne and Atherton is 171 km. The road distance is 261 km.
TransPennine Express operates a train from Newcastle to Manchester Victoria hourly. Tickets cost £50–95 and the journey takes 2h 48m.