There are 5 ways to get from Atherton to Blackpool by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Hag Fold to Wigan Wallgatetrain Manchester Victoria - Southport / ...
- Take the train from Wigan North Western to Blackpool Northtrain Liverpool Lime Street - Blackpool North / ...
1h 40m£13–28Drive 40.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Atherton to Blackpoolcar 40.1 mi
46 min£10–15Bus
- Take the bus from St John Street to St Peter's Squarebus V2
- Take the bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facilitybus 121 / ...
3h 13m£11–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Atherton to Blackpooltaxi 40.1 mi
46 min£85–110Line 582 bus, train
- Take the bus from St John Street to Bolton Interchangebus 582
- Take the train from Bolton to Blackpool Northtrain Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
1h 50m£17–29
Atherton to Blackpool by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Atherton to Blackpool is to drive which costs £9 - £15 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Atherton to Blackpool is to drive which takes 46 min and costs £9 - £15.
No, there is no direct bus from Atherton to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from St John Street and arriving at National Express Coach Facility via Manchester Central Coach Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Atherton to Blackpool. However, there are services departing from Hag Fold and arriving at Blackpool North via Wigan North Western. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Atherton and Blackpool is 39 miles. The road distance is 40.3 miles.
The best way to get from Atherton to Blackpool without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £13 - £29.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Atherton to Blackpool, including transfers.
Atherton to Blackpool bus services, operated by Bee Network, depart from St John Street station.
Atherton to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Hag Fold station.
The best way to get from Atherton to Blackpool is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs £13 - £29. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £10 - £25 and takes 3h 13m.
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 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St John Street to National Express Coach Facility via St Peter's Square and Manchester Central Coach Station in around 3h 13m.
- Phone
- +44 800 200 6060
- [email protected]
- Website
- northernrailway.co.uk
Train from Hag Fold to Wigan Wallgate
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £2–5
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Wigan North Western to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £13–24
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
Train from Bolton to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- £15–27
- Website
- https://www.northernrailway.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 (0)345 528 0253
- Website
- avantiwestcoast.co.uk
Train from Wigan North Western to Blackpool North
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- £11–19
- Website
- https://www.avantiwestcoast.co.uk/
- Phone
- +44 161 244 1000
- [email protected]
- Website
- traveline.info
Bus from St John Street to St Peter's Square
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
Bus from St John Street to Bolton Interchange
- Ave. Duration
- 26 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- £2
- Schedules at
- https://tfgm.com/
- Phone
- +44 (0)3717 81 81 81
- Website
- nationalexpress.com
Bus from Manchester Central Coach Station to National Express Coach Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- £9–23
- Website
- https://www.nationalexpress.com/en
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- £85–110
Bolton Black Cabs
- Phone
- +44 7903 565 024
Bradshawgate Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 861 010
Orbit Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1204 465 555
- Website
- orbit.taxi
Bluestar Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 24 24 24
- Website
- wigantaxis.co.uk
Crusader Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 49 49 49
Hindley Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 253 535
Premier Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 244 424
Apollo1 Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1925 321 666
Cable Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1925 299 996
Rainbow Taxis
- Phone
- +44 1942 711 441
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More Questions & Answers
Atherton to Blackpool bus services, operated by Bee Network, arrive at St Peter's Square station.
Atherton to Blackpool train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.
Yes, the driving distance between Atherton to Blackpool is 40 miles. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Atherton to Blackpool.
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