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The cheapest and fastest trains from Newcastle to Atherton
Showing times and prices for 06 Nov
Cheapest price
£29
Average price
£38
Fastest journey
2 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 16 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
171 km
Cheap tickets
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Newcastle to Atherton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Newcastle to Atherton will cost around £38 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £29.
Fast trains
Of the 3 trains that leave Newcastle for Atherton 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 171 km distance in an average of 3 h 16 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 3 h 31 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.
03:213h31
Newcastle06:52Atherton
£291One-way
0 changes
03:263h26
Newcastle06:52Atherton
£311One-way
0 changes
11:022h50
Newcastle13:52Atherton
£541One-way
0 changes
11:022h50
Newcastle13:52Atherton
£541One-way
0 changes
03:263h26
Newcastle06:52Atherton
£311One-way
0 changes
03:213h31
Newcastle06:52Atherton
£291One-way
0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Newcastle to Atherton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Newcastle to Atherton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £27, and a coach costs an average of £27.
Distance: 171 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£40 Average Price Cheapest | £67 Average Price |
3h 27m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Newcastle to Atherton train times
Showing trains for today, Wednesday 5 November
Last updated at 02:46
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03:21 Newcastle | 3h31 | 06:52 Atherton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 03:26 Newcastle | 3h26 | 06:52 Atherton | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:02 Newcastle | 2h50 | 13:52 Atherton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Newcastle to Atherton
United KingdomUnited Kingdom
Trains from Newcastle to Atherton run on average 4 times per day, taking around 2h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £27 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Distance 171 km |
Average train duration 2h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £27 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 3h 4m |
First train 05:58 |
Last train 22:54 |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Train companies: TransPennine Express from Newcastle to Atherton trainsTransPennine Express trains will get you between Newcastle and Atherton from £27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
TransPennine Express
About
Transpennine Express is a train company based in the United Kingdom. It operates services from Manchester and Liverpool to Scotland, the North East and Yorkshire. It offers a range of services, including express, regional and local trains. Express trains are the fastest, with journey times of up to three hours. Regional trains are slower, but offer more stops and a more relaxed atmosphere. Local trains are the slowest, but offer the most stops. Transpennine Express offers a range of ticket types, including single, return, group and season tickets. Onboard facilities include free Wi-Fi, power sockets, comfortable seating and a range of food and drink options. The most popular routes for Transpennine Express are Manchester to Edinburgh, Liverpool to Leeds and Manchester to York. These routes offer a convenient and comfortable way to travel between the cities.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average Duration
2h 50m
Cheapest Price
£27
TransPennine Express frequency
3 a day
Luggage included
2 large items and 1 small hand luggage included
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at the end of carriages, and under seats
Cancellation Policy
Refund policies apply as per ticket type
Refund
Full refund if service is cancelled
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Trolley service with drinks and snacks, plus a small selection of hot and cold food items
Seat reservation
Seat reservations are free of charge and recommended for busy routes
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, ramps for boarding, priority seating, assistance booking service
Pets
Small pets travel free. Dogs must be on a lead. Maximum two dogs per passenger
Quiet zone
FAQs: Newcastle to Atherton train
FAQs: Travel by train from Newcastle to Atherton easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Newcastle to Atherton.
The train distance from Newcastle to Atherton is 171 km.
To get from Newcastle to Atherton, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
Booking trains from Newcastle to Atherton in advance is advisable, especially during peak travel seasons or for long journeys, to ensure availability and secure better fares.
The train journey from Newcastle to Atherton covers a distance of 171 km and takes approximately 3h 4m. Trains run 4 per day.
The cost of a train ticket from Newcastle to Atherton can vary. The cheapest tickets are usually available from £27, while the average price tends to be around £40.
The first train from Newcastle to Atherton leaves at 5:58.
The cheapest way to get from Newcastle to Atherton is by train, costing approximately £27.
The train station in Newcastle that goes to Atherton is Newcastle station (NCL), and it arrives at Atherton station (ATN).
Currently, there is no high-speed train service from Newcastle to Atherton.
The last train from Newcastle to Atherton departs at 22:54.
Yes, you can take the train from Newcastle to Atherton.
Trains from Newcastle to Atherton run approximately 4 times per day.
Unfortunately, there is no direct train service currently available from Newcastle to Atherton.
There is no night train service from Newcastle to Atherton.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Newcastle and Atherton
Newcastle
Atherton
The major train station for departures in Newcastle is Newcastle. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Newcastle for your trip from Newcastle to Atherton.
Amenities at train station
Wifi
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Deskinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
Wifi
- Free Wi-Fi available in the station.
Shopping
- Type of shops available: WH Smith, Boots, Sainsbury, Costa, Cafe Nero, Pumpkin Cafe, AMT Coffee,.Greggs, Centurion,Destination 1850 and M&S
Parking
- Car Park: Short stay
Dining
- Caffè Nero
- Costa Coffee
- Pumpkin Cafe Shop
- AMT Coffee
- Burger King
- The Centurion
- Destination 1850
- Pasta Station
Taxis
- Taxi: Newcastle is a large station, taxis are available 24/7 from the station taxi rank.
Accessibility
- Step-free access throughout station, elevators, accessible ticket machine, wheelchairs available.
WC
- Toilets Location: The toilets are located on Platform 3, Platform 4 and Platform 12. The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a RADAR key. A RADAR key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platform 3/4.
- National key toilets: Yes
- National key toilets location: The National key toilets are located on Platforms 3 and 4, and a changing places toilet is available on Platform 12; these toilets are operated by a radar key. A radar key is available from the Customer Information Point (located on the Main Concourse), Station Management Centre (located on the Main Concourse) or from station staff on Platforms 3/4.
- Baby changing facilities: Yes
Hotel
- The County Hotel, Newcastle
- Hampton by Hilton Newcastle
- Royal Station Hotel
Lounge
- Waiting rooms location: This station has heated waiting rooms available. Seating is available at an accessible height in the waiting room and on platforms
Ticket Office
- Mon - Sat: 05:00 - 21:20
- Sun: 07:30 - 21:20
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: Yes
- Storage location: Platform 12 at the south end of the station and outside the Station Management Centre at the north end of the station.
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Information Desk
- Information desk is available in the main station building on the concourse.
Public transport options for Newcastle
- Metro lines: Green, Yellow
- Bus lines: 1, 8, 10, 11, 12, 12A, 22, 22X, 30, 31, 38, 131
- Train lines: LNER, CrossCountry, TransPennine Express, Northern
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Rail Replacement Coaches leave from the front of the station.
The major train station for arrivals in Atherton is Atherton. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Atherton for your journey to Atherton from Newcastle.
Amenities at train station
ParkingDiningTaxisAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike Parkinginformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday,Friday,Saturday 06:10 - 23:20 Sunday 09:20 - 18:30
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: Station Car Park
Accessibility
- 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
Bike Parking
- Storage sheltered: No
- Storage CCTV: Yes
Public transport options for Atherton
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside station booking office entrance.
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
Amenities at train station
ParkingAccessibilityLost and Found OfficeTicket Officeinformation
Ticket Office Hours
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:25 - 12:55 Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
Distance to city center
1 kmParking
- Car Park: No
Accessibility
- 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
Public transport options for Hag Fold
- 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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