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How to get fromManchester Airport (MAN) to Athertonby train, bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Atherton by train, bus, taxi, rideshare, car, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Salford Crescenttrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the train from Salford Crescent to Athertontrain train Todmorden - Wigan Wallgate / ...
    1h 2m
    £7–16

  2. Line 43 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Chester Streetbus bus 43 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chester Street to Market Streetbus bus V2
    2h 6m
    £4

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Athertontaxi taxi 18.2 mi
    25 min
    £40–50

  4. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Manchester-MAN to Athertonrideshare rideshare 18.2 mi
    25 min

  5. Drive 18.2 mi

    1. Drive from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Athertoncar car 18.2 mi
    25 min
    £5–7

  6. Train, line 582 bus

    1. Take the train from Manchester Airport to Boltontrain train Manchester Airport - Blackpool North / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bolton Interchange to Morley Streetbus bus 582 / ...
    1h 3m
    £9–17

  7. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Manchester Airport to St Peter's Squaretram tram Navy Line
    2. Take the bus from St Peter's Square to Market Streetbus bus V2
    1h 49m
    £6–7

Manchester Airport (MAN) to Atherton by train

Calendar234Weekly Trains
Duration1h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket£7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 21.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 2m

What companies run services between Manchester Airport (MAN), England and Atherton, England?

You can take a train from Manchester Airport to Atherton via Salford Crescent in around 1h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Manchester Airport The Station to Market Street via Chester Street in around 2h 6m.

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