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Preston to Atherton trains

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The average train between Preston and Atherton takes 42 min and the fastest train takes 26 min. There is an hourly train service from Preston 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.

42 min
Duration
21 mi
Distance
£9
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Preston to Wigan North Westerntrain train Glasgow Central - London Euston / ...
  2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Hag Foldtrain train Wigan Wallgate - Manchester Victoria / ...
47 min
£7–14

Preston to Atherton train times

Trains run hourly between Preston and Atherton. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Preston is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Atherton at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 42 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 21.1 mi
  • Duration: 42 min

What companies run services between Preston, England and Atherton, England?

You can take a train from Preston to Hag Fold via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 47 min.

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