The average train between Atherstone and Manchester takes 1h 59m and the fastest train takes 1h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Atherstone to Manchester. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Atherstone and Manchester. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Atherstone is at 11:03 PM which arrives into Manchester at 7:29 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Atherstone to Manchester. However, there are services departing from Atherstone station and arriving at Manchester station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 59m.
Atherstone to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, depart from Atherstone station.
Atherstone to Manchester train services, operated by West Midlands Trains, arrive at Manchester Piccadilly station.
Book your Atherstone to Manchester train tickets online with West Midlands Trains, Cross Country and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Atherstone and Manchester is 110.7 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Atherstone to Manchester Piccadilly via Stafford in around 1h 45m.