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Trains from Atherton (ATN) to Chester (CTR)

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19

train journeys
per day

28

miles (45 kms)

2hrs 4 mins

fastest journey

00:08 / 00:28

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Atherton (ATN) to Chester (CTR)

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On a typical weekday there are 19 scheduled rail journeys between Atherton and Chester , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 19 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Atherton to Chester is approximately 28 miles (45 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 43 mins.

Transport for Wales, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Atherton and Chester.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Atherton to Chester. The fastest journey time on this route takes 2hrs 4 mins.

Journeys from Atherton to Chester Today

  • Mon 6th May
    00:08
    6 hrs 43 mins 2 changes
    06:51
    Atherton
    Chester
    Atherton to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    06:56
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    09:01
    Atherton
    Chester
    Atherton to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    07:56
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    10:01
    Atherton
    Chester
    Atherton to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    08:56
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    11:01
    Atherton
    Chester
    Atherton to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    09:56
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    12:01
    Atherton
    Chester
    Atherton to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    10:56
    2 hrs 4 mins 2 changes
    13:00
    Atherton
    Chester
    Atherton to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    11:56
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    14:01
    Atherton
    Chester
    Atherton to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    12:56
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    15:01
    Atherton
    Chester
    Atherton to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    13:56
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    16:01
    Atherton
    Chester
    Atherton to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    14:56
    2 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    17:09
    Atherton
    Chester
    Atherton to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    15:56
    2 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    18:09
    Atherton
    Chester
    Atherton to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    16:56
    2 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    19:09
    Atherton
    Chester
    Atherton to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    17:56
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    20:01
    Atherton
    Chester
    Atherton to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    18:56
    2 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    21:09
    Atherton
    Chester
    Atherton to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    19:56
    2 hrs 5 mins 2 changes
    22:01
    Atherton
    Chester
    Atherton to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    20:56
    2 hrs 57 mins 2 changes
    23:53
    Atherton
    Chester
    Atherton to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    21:56
    2 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    00:37
    Atherton
    Chester
    Atherton to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    22:45
    2 hrs 39 mins 2 changes
    01:24
    Atherton
    Chester
    Atherton to Chester
  • Mon 6th May
    23:37
    7 hrs 14 mins 2 changes
    06:51
    Atherton
    Chester
    Atherton to Chester

About Atherton Station

Station name Atherton (ATN)
Address Atherton station, Upton Road, Atherton, Lancashire, M46 9RH
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:10 - 23:20
Tuesday 06:10 - 23:20
Wednesday 06:10 - 23:20
Thursday 06:10 - 23:20
Friday 06:10 - 23:20
Saturday 06:10 - 23:20
Sunday 09:20 - 18:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Chester Station

Station name Chester (CTR)
Address Chester Station, City Road, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 3NS
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 07:00 - 22:30
Saturday 07:00 - 22:30
Sunday 08:00 - 22:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Available
Baby change Available
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Available
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

Frequently asked questions about trains between Atherton and Chester

The travel time between Atherton and Chester by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 43 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs 4 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Atherton and Chester vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 19 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:08, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:28.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Atherton & Chester. owever, there are 19 possible journeys which require a change.

Transport for Wales, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Atherton and Chester.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Atherton and Chester, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.