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Trains from Southport (SOP) to Atherton (ATN)

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31

train journeys
per day

23

miles (37 kms)

1hrs 1 mins

fastest journey

06:05 / 23:05

first / last train

0

direct trains (1 or 2 changes)

1

operators run

3

routes

Trains from Southport (SOP) to Atherton (ATN)

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On a typical weekday there are 31 scheduled rail journeys between Southport and Atherton , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 31 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Southport to Atherton is approximately 23 miles (37 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 16 mins.

Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Southport and Atherton.

There are 3 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Southport to Atherton. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 1 mins.

Journeys from Southport to Atherton Today

  • Mon 20th May
    06:05
    1 hrs 1 min 1 change
    07:06
    Southport
    Atherton
    Southport to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    06:26
    1 hrs 10 mins 1 change
    07:36
    Southport
    Atherton
    Southport to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    07:05
    1 hrs 1 min 1 change
    08:06
    Southport
    Atherton
    Southport to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    07:26
    1 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    08:35
    Southport
    Atherton
    Southport to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    08:05
    1 hrs 1 min 1 change
    09:06
    Southport
    Atherton
    Southport to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    08:32
    1 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    09:35
    Southport
    Atherton
    Southport to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    09:05
    1 hrs 1 min 1 change
    10:06
    Southport
    Atherton
    Southport to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    09:26
    1 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    10:35
    Southport
    Atherton
    Southport to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    10:05
    1 hrs 1 min 1 change
    11:06
    Southport
    Atherton
    Southport to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    10:32
    1 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    11:35
    Southport
    Atherton
    Southport to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    11:03
    1 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    12:06
    Southport
    Atherton
    Southport to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    11:26
    1 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    12:35
    Southport
    Atherton
    Southport to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    12:05
    1 hrs 1 min 1 change
    13:06
    Southport
    Atherton
    Southport to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    12:32
    1 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    13:35
    Southport
    Atherton
    Southport to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    13:05
    1 hrs 1 min 1 change
    14:06
    Southport
    Atherton
    Southport to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    13:26
    1 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    14:35
    Southport
    Atherton
    Southport to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    14:05
    1 hrs 1 min 1 change
    15:06
    Southport
    Atherton
    Southport to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    14:32
    1 hrs 3 mins 1 change
    15:35
    Southport
    Atherton
    Southport to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    15:05
    1 hrs 1 min 1 change
    16:06
    Southport
    Atherton
    Southport to Atherton
  • Mon 20th May
    15:26
    1 hrs 9 mins 1 change
    16:35
    Southport
    Atherton
    Southport to Atherton

About Southport Station

Station name Southport (SOP)
Address Southport station, Chapel Street, Southport, Merseyside, PR8 1BE
Managed by ME

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 05:28 - 00:37
Tuesday 05:28 - 00:37
Wednesday 05:28 - 00:37
Thursday 05:28 - 00:37
Friday 05:28 - 00:37
Saturday 05:28 - 00:37
Sunday 07:43 - 00:37
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 Unavailable
ATM Machine Available

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 Southport and Atherton

The travel time between Southport and Atherton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 16 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 1 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Southport and Atherton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 31 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:05, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:05.

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Amenities on trains between Southport 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 Southport & Atherton. owever, there are 31 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Southport and Atherton.

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