Avanti West Coast
CrossCountry
Trains to Bournemouth from Atherton
| First train | 04:58 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 23:06 | |
| Departure station | Atherton | |
| Arrival station | Bournemouth | |
| Journey time | From 5h 30m | |
| Distance | 195 miles (314 km) | |
| Frequency | 6 trains per day | |
| Changes | 2 changes | |
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Trains to Bournemouth from Atherton
Want to travel from Atherton to Bournemouth by train? Start your journey with us.
It takes an average of 7 hours 3 minutes to travel from Atherton to Bournemouth by train. You'll find on average 6 trains per day running on this route.
There aren't any direct services on this line, but it's still easy to travel to Bournemouth by train; you'll need to make 2 changes.
Avanti West Coast, South Western Railway and CrossCountry trains run on this route.
Generally, booking Advance train tickets works out cheaper.
See our Journey Planner for up-to-date times and prices.
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Atherton to Bournemouth?
As most UK train companies increase their prices as the departure date approaches, our Trainline team of experts have put together these tips to help you find the cheapest tickets.
1. Sign up to Ticket Alert
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2. Use a Railcard
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3. Book split tickets
Our handy feature SplitSave will 'split' your train journey into multiple tickets, which can be much cheaper than buying a single ticket. Find out more about split tickets.
4. Travel Off-Peak
If you can be flexible with your travel times, Off-Peak and Super Off-Peak tickets are usually cheaper in the UK. Generally, Off-Peak times are any time at weekends and outside of Monday to Friday morning and evening rush hours.
5. Consider a Season Ticket
Best for commuters, if you catch a train on the same route more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly, weekly and flexi options available, find out if a Season Ticket for Atherton to Bournemouth is right for you.
For more money-saving tips on UK and European train travel, read our cheap train tickets guide.
§Advance adult single fare. Excludes booking fee. Prices seen by Trainline customers in the last 30 days. Availability limited.