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How to get from Manchester to Atherton by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Atherton is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Atherton:
A train is $8 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Manchester to Atherton costing on average $10 (€8).
Other travel options to Atherton take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 14m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Atherton as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Manchester Victoria (MCV) and arrive in Atherton station (ATN).
- Travel with Northern Rail (3) to go to Atherton by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Northern Rail (3).
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