The cheapest and fastest trains from Atherton to Orrell
Cheapest price
£7
Average price
£7
Fastest journey
25 m
Average duration
29 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
14 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Atherton to Orrell is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Atherton to Orrell will cost around £7 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £7.
Of the 2 trains that leave Atherton for Orrell every day 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 14 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 25 m .
The slowest trains will take 32 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.




Live departures
Atherton to Orrell train times
The table below shows live departures for Atherton to Orrell trains for tomorrow, Thursday 25 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:58 Atherton | 0h25 | 05:23 Orrell | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:53 Atherton | 0h32 | 15:25 Orrell | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Atherton to Orrell
Trains from Atherton to Orrell run on average 2 times per day, taking around 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £7 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:55, the last at 20:03. The fastest train covers the 14 km distance in 25m.
Distance 14 km |
Average train duration 30m |
Cheapest ticket price £7 |
Trains per day 2 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 25m |
First train 06:55 |
Last train 20:03 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Atherton to Orrell trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Atherton and Orrell from £7. 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 Orrell train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Atherton to Orrell 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 Orrell, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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Important Stations and Airports in Atherton and Orrell
- 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
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - Access to station via a path (12 paces) off Church Street, down a ramp (23 paces, 1:8 slope) and then for services towards Wigan and Manchester: straight down 24 steps onto the platform, whilst for services to Kirkby continue across the footbridge (16 paces), turn left and down 24 steps onto the platform.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are 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
- Onward travel information: On Church Street for buses to St Helen?s or Wigan. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at the bus stops on Church Street outside the station entrance. (Station side for Kirkby, opposite side for Wigan)
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
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