The cheapest and fastest trains from Atherton to London
Cheapest price
$123
Average price
$196
Fastest journey
3 h 8 m
Average duration
3 h 12 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
275 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Atherton to London is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Atherton to London will cost around $196 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $123.
Of the 3 trains that leave Atherton for London on Mon, Feb 09, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Feb 09 the direct trains cover the 275 km distance in an average of 3 h 12 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 8 m .
On Mon, Feb 09 the slowest trains will take 3 h 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Atherton to London
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Atherton to London among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €20, and a train costs an average of €63.
Distance: 170 miles (275 km)
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€80 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Atherton to London train times
The table below shows live departures for Atherton to London trains for today, Sunday, February 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:51 AM Atherton | 3h28 | 12:19 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:54 AM Atherton | 3h25 | 12:19 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:33 AM Atherton | 4h38 | 2:11 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:51 AM Atherton | 3h13 | 2:04 PM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, February 9 | |||||
![]() | 4:58 AM Atherton | 3h17 | 8:15 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:55 AM Atherton | 3h08 | 9:03 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 7:53 AM Atherton | 3h11 | 11:04 AM London | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Atherton to London
Trains from Atherton to London run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $80 (€63) but you can travel from only $25 (€20) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 20:53. The fastest train covers the 170 miles (275 km) distance in 2h 52m.
Distance 170 miles (275 km) |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $80 (€63) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 2h 52m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 20:53 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Atherton to London trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Atherton and London from $25 (€20). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Atherton to London
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Atherton to London by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at London, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Atherton to London
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:10 - 23:20 Sunday 09:20 - 18:30
- Car Park: Station Car Park
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category A Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station Lift access to platforms available from the first to the last train.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users may require assistance using car park equipment at this station
- Accessible ticket machines: There are no accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside station booking office entrance.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 12:55 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: Category B station, Services towards Manchester: Up a ramp (11 paces, 1:10 slope) then up a further ramp (79 paces, average 1:20 slope) onto the platform. Services towards Wigan :Through a 3ft gate, up a ramp (104 paces, average 1:20 slope) onto the platform
- Accessible public telephones: The highest operating part of the telephone is 1140 mm above floor level.
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: On Spa Road for buses to Bolton or Atherton. Busline 0870 608 2608
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops under railway bridge. (Station side for Wigan, opposite side for Manchester)
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 608 2608
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Free public Wi-Fi available.
- Excess Baggage Co luggage storage is located near the entrance to Platform 16 and is open daily from 08:00 to 21:00.
- Type of shops available: Wide range of shops - see the Station Plan map.
- Burger King
- Caffè Nero
- Nando's
- The Signal Box
- Delice de France
- Tortilla
- Starbucks
- AMT Coffee
- Upper Crust
- Camden Food Co.
- & many more
- Taxi: The taxi rank is located beneath the station.
- Accessible taxis: The route to the main taxi pick up point has steps, so anyone with mobility problems can use the disabled taxi pick up point reached via the lifts. You can request assistance to and from the taxi rank can using the telephones at the top of the stairs and at the taxi set down point. Or by telephoning Mobility Assistance at London Euston on 0207 922 6482. The main taxi rank is beneath the station and is reached via the lifts next to the main ticket office or the stairs by the entrance to the Underground.
- Station is fully accessible, and passengers can request assistance at the mobility assistance reception desk.
- Toilets Location: These are located by the entrance to platforms 1-3 There are also accessible showers located in the First Class Lounge, shared between Caledonian Sleeper and Avanti West Coast.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: These are located adjacent to the main public toilets, by the entrance to platforms 1-3.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Hilton London Euston
- The Wesley Euston Hotel
- Travelodge London Central Euston
- Waiting rooms location: Located by the entrance to platforms 16-18
- Mon - Fri: 06:00 - 00:00
- Sat: 06:00 - 23:00
- Sun: 07:00 - 00:00
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: On platform 18 at buffer end, West Colonnade opposite Sainsbury's, alongside station entrance, East Colonnade opposite M&S and to the rear of Nandos and Cafe Rouge
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Located near the center of the station's main concourse.
- Tube lines: Circle, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan, Northern (Bank and Charing Cross branches), Victoria
- Overground lines: Watford DC
- Bus lines: 18, 30, 59, 68, 73, 91, 168, 205, 253, 390, N5, N20, N73, N91, N205, N253
- Rail lines: London North Western Railway, London Overground, Avanti West Coast, Caledonian Sleeper
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Go to Platform 2, there is a gate adjacent to the station from the main road.
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:40 - 13:25 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed This station is not continuously staffed please see staffing times for details of when staff are available.
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category B3. This station has a degree of step-free access to the platform, which may be in both directions or in one direction only - please check details -Step free access to platform for services away from London. There is no step free access to Platform 1.Step only access to platform 1 for services towards London. Only step access between platforms via station footbridge. No step free interchange between platforms.
- Accessible public telephones: Public telephones are not wheelchair accessible
- Accessible taxis: Accessible taxis are available to book
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible ticket machines note: by entrance to platform 1
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Toilets Location: Platform 1- Available during staffing hours
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: No
- Waiting rooms location: Heated waiting area in booking hall only available when staff are present
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point
- Helpline Contact: 0345 322 7021 or Text relay 18001 0345 322 7021 Freephone 0800 783 4524 or Text Relay 18001 0800 783 4524
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Frances Street
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with several options for short and long-term stays.
- Tapa Tapa
- Zero Sette Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Free for passengers
- Aloft London Excel
- Novotel London Excel
- ibis London Excel Docklands
- Located near the main entrance
- Free
- The station has two main platforms serving the DLR and Elizabeth line, with connections to local bus services.
- DLR: Docklands Light Railway
- Elizabeth line
- Bus: Several lines available
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