The average train between St Helens and Atherton takes 54 min and the fastest train takes 31 min. There is an hourly train service from St Helens 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 St Helens and Atherton. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from St Helens is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Atherton at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan North Western and take an average of 54 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from St Helens to Atherton. However, there are services departing from St Helens station and arriving at Atherton station via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 54 min.
St Helens to Atherton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from St Helens Central station.
St Helens to Atherton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Hag Fold station.
Book your St Helens to Atherton train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited and TransPennine Express.
The distance between St Helens and Atherton is 17.9 km. The road distance is 24 km.
You can take a train from St Helens Central to Hag Fold via Wigan North Western and Wigan Wallgate in around 55 min.
