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How to get fromAtherton to Blackpoolby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Atherton to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hag Fold to Wigan Wallgatetrain train Manchester Victoria - Southport / ...
    2. Take the train from Wigan North Western to Blackpool Northtrain train Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
    1h 41m
    £12–24

  2. Line 582 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St John Street to Bolton Interchangebus bus 582
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to National Express Coach Facilitybus bus 424
    2h 41m
    £8–13

  3. Drive  40.1 mi

    1. Drive from Atherton to Blackpoolcar car 40.1 mi
    46 min
    £10–15

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Atherton to Blackpooltaxi taxi 40.1 mi
    46 min
    £170–210

  5. Line 582 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St John Street to Bolton Interchangebus bus 582
    2. Take the train from Bolton to Blackpool Northtrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    1h 50m
    £14–25

Atherton to Blackpool by train

Calendar125Weekly Trains
Duration1h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket£12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 41m

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

You can take a train from Hag Fold to Blackpool North via Wigan Wallgate and Wigan North Western in around 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St John Street to National Express Coach Facility via Bolton Interchange in around 2h 41m.

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