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Trains from Atherton (ATN) to Purley (PUR)

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14

train journeys
per day

181

miles (291 kms)

3hrs 47 mins

fastest journey

06:06 / 00:28

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

5

routes

Trains from Atherton (ATN) to Purley (PUR)

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On a typical weekday there are 14 scheduled rail journeys between Atherton and Purley , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 14 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Atherton to Purley is approximately 181 miles (291 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 59 mins.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Atherton and Purley.

There are 5 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Atherton to Purley. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 47 mins.

Journeys from Atherton to Purley Today

  • Mon 29th Apr
    06:06
    5 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    11:32
    Atherton
    Purley
    Atherton to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    07:06
    5 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    12:31
    Atherton
    Purley
    Atherton to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    08:07
    5 hrs 24 mins 3 changes
    13:31
    Atherton
    Purley
    Atherton to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    09:06
    5 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    14:31
    Atherton
    Purley
    Atherton to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    10:06
    5 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    15:32
    Atherton
    Purley
    Atherton to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    11:06
    5 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    16:31
    Atherton
    Purley
    Atherton to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    12:06
    5 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    17:31
    Atherton
    Purley
    Atherton to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    13:06
    5 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    18:32
    Atherton
    Purley
    Atherton to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    14:06
    5 hrs 25 mins 3 changes
    19:31
    Atherton
    Purley
    Atherton to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    15:06
    5 hrs 26 mins 3 changes
    20:32
    Atherton
    Purley
    Atherton to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    17:45
    3 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    21:32
    Atherton
    Purley
    Atherton to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    18:06
    5 hrs 56 mins 2 changes
    00:02
    Atherton
    Purley
    Atherton to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    19:06
    11 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    06:22
    Atherton
    Purley
    Atherton to Purley
  • Mon 29th Apr
    23:37
    8 hrs 47 mins 3 changes
    08:24
    Atherton
    Purley
    Atherton to Purley

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 Purley Station

Station name Purley (PUR)
Address Purley station, Station Approach, Whytecliffe Road, Purley, London, CR2 2AP
Managed by SN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:55 - 20:05
Saturday 05:55 - 20:25
Sunday 08:00 - 16:45
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Atherton and Purley

The travel time between Atherton and Purley by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 59 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 47 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Atherton and Purley vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 14 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:06, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:28.

First class tickets on trains between Atherton and Purley typically offer more space, complimentary food and drink, and other amenities compared to standard class.

Amenities on trains between Atherton and Purley can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Atherton & Purley. owever, there are 14 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, Northern Rail, Thameslink, London North Eastern Railway, Avanti West Coast, Southern are the main train operating companies running services between Atherton and Purley.

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