Atherton to Runcorn Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Atherton and Runcorn takes 2h 1m and the fastest train takes 1h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Atherton to Runcorn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 1m
Duration: 39 mi
Distance: £15
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Wigan North Western to Liverpool Lime Streettrain Wigan North Western - Liverpool Lime Street / ...
Take the train from Liverpool Lime Street to Runcorntrain Liverpool Lime Street - Birmingham New Street / ...

1h 43m

£10–26

Atherton to Runcorn train times

Trains run hourly between Atherton and Runcorn. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Atherton is at 11:48 PM which arrives into Runcorn at 10:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Wigan Wallgate and take an average of 2h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:58 AM → 8:26 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 9:31 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
8:25 AM → 9:50 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

12:08 AM → 6:50 AM
6h 41m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 8:26 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 9:31 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

12:08 AM → 6:50 AM
6h 41m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 8:26 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 9:31 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

12:08 AM → 6:50 AM
6h 41m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 8:26 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 9:31 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

12:08 AM → 6:50 AM
6h 41m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 8:26 AM
1h 28m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 9:31 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

12:08 AM → 6:50 AM
6h 41m • 2 changes
6:58 AM → 8:19 AM
1h 21m • 2 changes
7:25 AM → 8:50 AM
1h 25m • 2 changes
7:56 AM → 9:30 AM
1h 34m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

9:54 AM → 12:50 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
11:54 AM → 2:15 PM
2h 20m • 2 changes
1:54 PM → 4:50 PM
2h 55m • 2 changes
3:54 PM → 5:50 PM
1h 55m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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