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Trains from Penarth (PEN) to Atherton (ATN)

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21

train journeys
per day

147

miles (237 kms)

5hrs 3 mins

fastest journey

06:02 / 23:37

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 4 changes)

3

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Penarth (PEN) to Atherton (ATN)

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On a typical weekday there are 21 scheduled rail journeys between Penarth and Atherton , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 21 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Penarth to Atherton is approximately 147 miles (237 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 5hrs 30 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Penarth and Atherton.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Penarth to Atherton. The fastest journey time on this route takes 5hrs 3 mins.

Journeys from Penarth to Atherton Today

  • Mon 20th May
    06:02
    5 hrs 4 mins 4 changes
    11:06
    Penarth
    Atherton
    Penarth to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    06:32
    5 hrs 20 mins 3 changes
    11:52
    Penarth
    Atherton
    Penarth to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    07:17
    4 hrs 49 mins 4 changes
    12:06
    Penarth
    Atherton
    Penarth to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    08:18
    4 hrs 48 mins 4 changes
    13:06
    Penarth
    Atherton
    Penarth to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    09:33
    4 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    14:06
    Penarth
    Atherton
    Penarth to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    10:33
    4 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    15:06
    Penarth
    Atherton
    Penarth to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    11:03
    4 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    15:52
    Penarth
    Atherton
    Penarth to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    11:33
    4 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    16:06
    Penarth
    Atherton
    Penarth to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    12:18
    4 hrs 48 mins 4 changes
    17:06
    Penarth
    Atherton
    Penarth to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    12:48
    5 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    17:52
    Penarth
    Atherton
    Penarth to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    13:33
    4 hrs 33 mins 4 changes
    18:06
    Penarth
    Atherton
    Penarth to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    14:18
    4 hrs 48 mins 4 changes
    19:06
    Penarth
    Atherton
    Penarth to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    16:03
    4 hrs 3 mins 4 changes
    20:06
    Penarth
    Atherton
    Penarth to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    16:18
    4 hrs 48 mins 4 changes
    21:06
    Penarth
    Atherton
    Penarth to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    16:48
    5 hrs 4 mins 3 changes
    21:52
    Penarth
    Atherton
    Penarth to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    17:18
    5 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    22:21
    Penarth
    Atherton
    Penarth to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    18:03
    5 hrs 28 mins 4 changes
    23:31
    Penarth
    Atherton
    Penarth to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    18:33
    5 hrs 4 mins 4 changes
    23:37
    Penarth
    Atherton
    Penarth to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    20:48
    9 hrs 10 mins 4 changes
    05:58
    Penarth
    Atherton
    Penarth to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    21:24
    9 hrs 42 mins 4 changes
    07:06
    Penarth
    Atherton
    Penarth to Atherton

About Penarth Station

Station name Penarth (PEN)
Address Penarth station, Stanwell Road, Penarth, Vale of Glamorgan, CF64 3DQ
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 08:00 - 13:30
Tuesday 08:00 - 13:30
Wednesday 08:00 - 13:30
Thursday 08:00 - 13:30
Friday 08:00 - 13:30
Saturday 08:00 - 13:30
Sunday Closed
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Penarth and Atherton

The travel time between Penarth and Atherton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 5hrs 30 mins & the fastest journey takes 5hrs 3 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Penarth and Atherton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 21 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:02, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:37.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Penarth & Atherton. owever, there are 21 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Penarth and Atherton.

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