Take the train from Northwich to Atherton in 1 hour 59 minutes
If you want to travel from Northwich to Atherton by train, you've come to the right place.
You can expect the journey from Northwich to Atherton by train to take around 3 hours 10 minutes. If you want to get there as quickly as possible, it can take as little as 1 hour 59 minutes on the fastest services. You'll usually find around 4 trains per day running on this route, which spans 19 miles (30 km). You'll have to make 2 changes along the way on your journey to Atherton. You can travel with Transport for Wales trains during your journey, as they are the main operator of services on this route.
Train tickets from Northwich to Atherton are usually cheaper when you book in advance compared to buying them on the day. Travelling during Off-Peak times or using a Railcard can also help you save money on train travel. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
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Cheap train tickets from Northwich to Atherton
Book in advance
Look out for Advance tickets – they usually come out up to 12 weeks before the departure date and can be cheaper than buying on the day. If you’re here a tad early, sign up for our Advance ticket alert today to get notified when your tickets are released.
Consider a Season Ticket
If you catch this train more than 3 times per week, you could save money with a Season Ticket. With annual, monthly and weekly options available, find out if a season ticket for Northwich to Atherton is right for you.
Use your Railcard
National Railcards offer a 1/3 off eligible train tickets in the UK and can be a great investment if you travel a few times or more in a year. Find out how you can save with a National Railcard here.
Split your tickets
Download our app to find split tickets — courtesy of SplitSave, our handy feature which 'splits' your train tickets where possible to find you a better deal. Learn more about the clever tech behind split tickets, and how to spot SplitSave discounts in our app.
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