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Trains from Whittlesea (WLE) to Atherton (ATN)

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12

train journeys
per day

119

miles (191 kms)

3hrs 50 mins

fastest journey

05:58 / 21:40

first / last train

0

direct trains (3 or 3 changes)

6

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Whittlesea (WLE) to Atherton (ATN)

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On a typical weekday there are 12 scheduled rail journeys between Whittlesea and Atherton , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 12 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Whittlesea to Atherton is approximately 119 miles (191 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 21 mins.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Whittlesea and Atherton.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Whittlesea to Atherton. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 50 mins.

Journeys from Whittlesea to Atherton Today

  • Mon 27th May
    05:58
    4 hrs 23 mins 3 changes
    10:21
    Whittlesea
    Atherton
    Whittlesea to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    06:42
    4 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    10:52
    Whittlesea
    Atherton
    Whittlesea to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    07:29
    3 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    11:21
    Whittlesea
    Atherton
    Whittlesea to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    07:41
    4 hrs 11 mins 3 changes
    11:52
    Whittlesea
    Atherton
    Whittlesea to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    08:18
    4 hrs 3 mins 3 changes
    12:21
    Whittlesea
    Atherton
    Whittlesea to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    09:31
    3 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    13:21
    Whittlesea
    Atherton
    Whittlesea to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    11:30
    3 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    15:21
    Whittlesea
    Atherton
    Whittlesea to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    13:31
    3 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    17:21
    Whittlesea
    Atherton
    Whittlesea to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    15:30
    3 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    19:22
    Whittlesea
    Atherton
    Whittlesea to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    17:31
    3 hrs 50 mins 3 changes
    21:21
    Whittlesea
    Atherton
    Whittlesea to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    19:31
    4 hrs 3 changes
    23:31
    Whittlesea
    Atherton
    Whittlesea to Atherton
  • Mon 27th May
    21:31
    8 hrs 27 mins 3 changes
    05:58
    Whittlesea
    Atherton
    Whittlesea to Atherton

About Whittlesea Station

Station name Whittlesea (WLE)
Address Whittlesea station, Station Road, Whittlesea, Cambridgeshire, PE7 1UF
Managed by LE

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Unavailable
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Available
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 Whittlesea and Atherton

The travel time between Whittlesea and Atherton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 21 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 50 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Whittlesea and Atherton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 12 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:58, and the last train of the day leaves at 21:40.

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Amenities on trains between Whittlesea 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 Whittlesea & Atherton. owever, there are 12 possible journeys which require a change.

First TransPennine Express, East Midlands Railway, Abellio Greater Anglia, Northern Rail, CrossCountry, London North Eastern Railway are the main train operating companies running services between Whittlesea and Atherton.

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