What is the cheapest way to get from Southport to Atherton?

The cheapest way to get from Southport to Atherton is to bus and line 132 bus which costs £3 - £5 and takes 2h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Southport to Atherton?

The fastest way to get from Southport to Atherton is to drive which takes 47 min and costs £6 - £10.

Is there a direct bus between Southport and Atherton?

No, there is no direct bus from Southport to Atherton. However, there are services departing from Southport Interchange and arriving at Bag Lane via Wigan Wallgate Rail Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Southport and Atherton?

No, there is no direct train from Southport to Atherton. However, there are services departing from Southport and arriving at Hag Fold via Wigan Wallgate. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 9m.

How far is it from Southport to Atherton?

The distance between Southport and Atherton is 23 miles. The road distance is 27.5 miles.

How do I travel from Southport to Atherton without a car?

The best way to get from Southport to Atherton without a car is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £8 - £18.

How long does it take to get from Southport to Atherton?

It takes approximately 1h 9m to get from Southport to Atherton, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Southport to Atherton bus from?

Southport to Atherton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, depart from Southport Interchange station.

Where do I catch the Southport to Atherton train from?

Southport to Atherton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Southport station.

Train or bus from Southport to Atherton?

The best way to get from Southport to Atherton is to train which takes 1h 9m and costs £8 - £18. Alternatively, you can bus and line 132 bus, which costs £3 - £5 and takes 2h 36m.

Where does the Southport to Atherton bus arrive?

Southport to Atherton bus services, operated by Arriva UK, arrive at Wigan Rail Stations.

Where does the Southport to Atherton train arrive?

Southport to Atherton train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Wigan Wallgate station.

Can I drive from Southport to Atherton?

Yes, the driving distance between Southport to Atherton is 27 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Southport to Atherton.

How do I get a train ticket from Southport to Atherton?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Southport to Atherton?

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Southport to Atherton - 5 ways to travel via train, line 132 bus, car, and taxi

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the train from Wigan Wallgate to Hag Foldtrain Wigan Wallgate - Manchester Victoria / ...
1h 9m
£9–17
Bus, line 132 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Southport Interchange to Wigan Rail Stationsbus 385 / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Bag Lanebus 132
2h 36m
£4–5
Train, line 132 bus
1. Take the train from Southport to Wigan Wallgatetrain Southport - Manchester Oxford Road / ...
2. Take the bus from Wigan Wallgate Rail Station to Bag Lanebus 132
1h 19m
£9–14
Drive 27.3 mi
1. Drive from Southport to Athertoncar 27.3 mi
47 min
£7–10
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Southport to Athertontaxi 27.3 mi
47 min
£55–70

Southport to Atherton by train

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Distance: 23.2 mi
Duration: 1h 9m

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

You can take a train from Southport to Hag Fold via Wigan Wallgate in around 1h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Southport Interchange to Bag Lane via Wigan Rail Stations and Wigan Wallgate Rail Station in around 2h 36m.

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