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Trains from Whaley Bridge (WBR) to Atherton (ATN)

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26

train journeys
per day

24

miles (39 kms)

2hrs

fastest journey

06:06 / 23:58

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 2 changes)

2

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Whaley Bridge (WBR) to Atherton (ATN)

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On a typical weekday there are 26 scheduled rail journeys between Whaley Bridge and Atherton , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 26 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Whaley Bridge to Atherton is approximately 24 miles (39 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 2hrs 1 mins.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Whaley Bridge and Atherton.

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

Journeys from Whaley Bridge to Atherton Today

  • Mon 27th May
    06:06
    1 hrs 46 mins 2 changes
    07:52
    Whaley Bridge
    Atherton
    Whaley Bridge to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    06:31
    1 hrs 50 mins 2 changes
    08:21
    Whaley Bridge
    Atherton
    Whaley Bridge to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    07:01
    1 hrs 51 mins 2 changes
    08:52
    Whaley Bridge
    Atherton
    Whaley Bridge to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    07:33
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    09:21
    Whaley Bridge
    Atherton
    Whaley Bridge to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    08:03
    1 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    09:52
    Whaley Bridge
    Atherton
    Whaley Bridge to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    08:33
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    10:21
    Whaley Bridge
    Atherton
    Whaley Bridge to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    09:03
    1 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    10:52
    Whaley Bridge
    Atherton
    Whaley Bridge to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    09:33
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    11:21
    Whaley Bridge
    Atherton
    Whaley Bridge to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    10:04
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    11:52
    Whaley Bridge
    Atherton
    Whaley Bridge to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    11:03
    1 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    12:52
    Whaley Bridge
    Atherton
    Whaley Bridge to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    12:04
    1 hrs 47 mins 2 changes
    13:51
    Whaley Bridge
    Atherton
    Whaley Bridge to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    13:03
    1 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    14:52
    Whaley Bridge
    Atherton
    Whaley Bridge to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    14:04
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    15:52
    Whaley Bridge
    Atherton
    Whaley Bridge to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    15:03
    1 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    16:52
    Whaley Bridge
    Atherton
    Whaley Bridge to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    16:04
    1 hrs 41 mins 2 changes
    17:45
    Whaley Bridge
    Atherton
    Whaley Bridge to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    16:32
    1 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    18:21
    Whaley Bridge
    Atherton
    Whaley Bridge to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    17:04
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    18:52
    Whaley Bridge
    Atherton
    Whaley Bridge to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    17:33
    1 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    19:22
    Whaley Bridge
    Atherton
    Whaley Bridge to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    18:03
    1 hrs 49 mins 2 changes
    19:52
    Whaley Bridge
    Atherton
    Whaley Bridge to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    18:33
    1 hrs 48 mins 2 changes
    20:21
    Whaley Bridge
    Atherton
    Whaley Bridge to Atherton

About Whaley Bridge Station

Station name Whaley Bridge (WBR)
Address Whaley Bridge station, Market Street, Whaley Bridge, Derbyshire, SK23 7AA
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:50 - 13:20
Tuesday 06:50 - 13:20
Wednesday 06:50 - 13:20
Thursday 06:50 - 13:20
Friday 06:50 - 13:20
Saturday 06:50 - 13:20
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 Unavailable
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 Whaley Bridge and Atherton

The travel time between Whaley Bridge and Atherton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 2hrs 1 mins & the fastest journey takes 2hrs.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Whaley Bridge and Atherton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 26 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:06, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:58.

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Amenities on trains between Whaley Bridge 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 Whaley Bridge & Atherton. owever, there are 26 possible journeys which require a change.

Northern Rail, First TransPennine Express are the main train operating companies running services between Whaley Bridge and Atherton.

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