The average train between Manchester and Atherstone takes 1h 58m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. There is a train service every few hours from Manchester to Atherstone. 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 Manchester and Atherstone. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Manchester is at 10:04 PM which arrives into Atherstone at 6:03 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Manchester to Atherstone. However, there are services departing from Manchester station and arriving at Atherstone station via Stafford. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.
Manchester to Atherstone train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Manchester Piccadilly station.
Manchester to Atherstone train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Atherstone station.
Book your Manchester to Atherstone train tickets online with Cross Country, West Midlands Trains and Avanti West Coast.
The distance between Manchester and Atherstone is 110.7 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Manchester Piccadilly to Atherstone via Stafford in around 2h 10m.