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Atherton

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Departures Arrivals
20:07 20:08 Leeds
Northern · 1h 59m · 20 stops
Delayed Plat 1
20:22 Wigan Wallgate
Northern · 18m · 5 stops
On time Plat 2
20:36 20:42 Blackburn
Northern · 1h 34m · 13 stops
Delayed Plat 1
20:53 Wigan Wallgate
Northern · 20m · 4 stops
On time Plat 2
21:07 Leeds
Northern · 1h 51m · 16 stops
On time Plat 1
21:22 Wigan Wallgate
Northern · 18m · 5 stops
On time Plat 2
21:53 Wigan Wallgate
Northern · 20m · 4 stops
On time Plat 2
22:01 Leeds
Northern · 1h 48m · 14 stops
On time Plat 1
22:21 Wigan North Western
Northern · 16m · 2 stops
On time Plat 2
23:07 Rochdale
Northern · 50m · 9 stops
On time Plat 1
23:07 Southport
Northern · 51m · 10 stops
On time Plat 2
00:06 00:05 Wigan Wallgate
Northern · 17m · 4 stops
Early Plat 2
05:58 Headbolt Lane
Northern · 43m · 8 stops
Scheduled Plat 2
06:07 Leeds
Northern · 1h 57m · 21 stops
Scheduled Plat 1
06:37 Blackburn
Northern · 1h 33m · 14 stops
Scheduled Plat 1
06:55 Headbolt Lane
Northern · 46m · 9 stops
Scheduled Plat 2
07:07 Leeds
Northern · 1h 56m · 20 stops
Scheduled Plat 1
07:22 Wigan Wallgate
Northern · 18m · 5 stops
Scheduled Plat 2
07:37 Blackburn
Northern · 1h 34m · 14 stops
Scheduled Plat 1
07:50 Manchester Victoria
Northern · 29m · 6 stops
Scheduled Plat 1
07:53 Headbolt Lane
Northern · 48m · 9 stops
Scheduled Plat 2
08:07 Leeds
Northern · 1h 57m · 20 stops
Scheduled Plat 1
08:22 Wigan Wallgate
Northern · 18m · 5 stops
Scheduled Plat 2
08:36 Blackburn
Northern · 1h 32m · 13 stops
Scheduled Plat 1
08:53 Headbolt Lane
Northern · 48m · 9 stops
Scheduled Plat 2
09:07 Leeds
Northern · 1h 57m · 20 stops
Scheduled Plat 1
09:22 Wigan Wallgate
Northern · 18m · 5 stops
Scheduled Plat 2
09:36 Blackburn
Northern · 1h 32m · 13 stops
Scheduled Plat 1
09:53 Headbolt Lane
Northern · 48m · 9 stops
Scheduled Plat 2
10:07 Leeds
Northern · 1h 57m · 20 stops
Scheduled Plat 1

Scheduled from the Network Rail timetable; status updates live as trains run. Platform is operational until Darwin advertised platforms are enabled.

Station information

Address
Atherton station, Upton Road, Atherton, Lancashire, M46 9RH
Managed by
Northern · staffed: full time
Platforms
2 · minimum connection time 5 min
Step-free access
Category B1: (refer to quick reference guide) — Category A Station Please note there are no tactile pavings at this station This station is mobility scooter friendly Lift access to platforms available from the first to the last train. To find our more about travelling around this station, please see the 360 map click here · lifts available · passenger assistance available
Ticket office
Mon–Sat 06:10–23:45 · Sun 09:20–18:30
Facilities
Ticket machines · Help points · Bus links · Underground · Cycle parking (11) · Car park (64 spaces)

Source: National Rail Knowledgebase· updated 2026-10-09