First train | 04:46 | |
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Last train | 21:44 | |
Departure station | Wilmslow | |
Arrival station | Atherton | |
Journey time | From 1h 10m | |
Distance | 17 miles (28 km) | |
Frequency | 4 trains per day | |
Changes | 2 changes | |
Train operators | Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, Transport for Wales |
Looking to travel from Wilmslow to Atherton by train? You've come to the right place!
On average, it takes around 1 hour 30 minutes to travel from Wilmslow to Atherton by train, the fastest services can get you there in as little as 1 hour 10 minutes though. You'll usually find 4 trains per day running along the 17 miles (28 km) route between these two destinations. You'll need to make 2 changes during the journey to Atherton, as there currently aren't any direct services on this route. You can choose to travel with Avanti West Coast, Transport for Wales or TransPennine Express to get to Atherton. As the main rail operators on this route, their trains offer modern comfortable seating and plenty of space for luggage as standard.
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