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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Atherton to Carlisle
Cheapest price
£37
Average price
£42
Fastest journey
2 h 1 m
Average duration
2 h 46 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
155 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Atherton to Carlisle is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Atherton to Carlisle will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £37.
Of the 3 trains that leave Atherton for Carlisle every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 155 km distance in an average of 2 h 46 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 1 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 1 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 coach and train for Atherton to Carlisle
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Atherton to Carlisle among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £9. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 39m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, and a train costs an average of £14.
Distance: 155 km
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2h 9m Average total duration Fastest 1h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 55m Average total duration 3h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Atherton to Carlisle train times
The table below shows live departures for Atherton to Carlisle trains for tomorrow, Sunday 9 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| 07:51 Atherton | 4h01 | 11:52 Carlisle | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:51 Atherton | 2h15 | 11:06 Carlisle | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:51 Atherton | 2h01 | 12:52 Carlisle | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Atherton to Carlisle
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Trains from Atherton to Carlisle run on average 2 times per day, taking around 1h 39m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £14 but you can travel from only £9 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:20, the last at 21:25. The fastest train covers the 155 km distance in 1h 56m.
Distance 155 km |
Average train duration 1h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £14 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 1h 56m |
First train 05:20 |
Last train 21:25 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Atherton to Carlisle trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Atherton and Carlisle from £9. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Atherton to Carlisle train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Atherton to Carlisle 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 Carlisle, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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Important Stations and Airports in Atherton and Carlisle
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- 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
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket Office- 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
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Information Desk- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 05:00 - 20:00 Saturday 05:00 - 20:00 Sunday 08:30 - 20:00
- Type of shops available: Newsagent
- Car Park: Station Car Park 2
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: Yes
- Step free access note: This station has step-free access to all platforms / the platform Lifts available to platforms via subway. Alternatively there is a ramped footbridge. Staff are available to assist on request.
- Accessible car park equipment: Wheelchair users can use car park equipment at this station unaided
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Accessible toilets: Yes
- Ramp for train access: Yes
- Wheelchairs available: Yes
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: Yes
- Toilets Location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 4/6; these toilets are operated by a radar key.
- National key toilets: No
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 8.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
- Information available from staff: Yes - from help point,Yes - from information point,Yes - from ticket office
- Passenger Information Systems: Departure screens, Announcements, Arrival screens
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail replacement coach services can be found at the front of the station
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