The cheapest and fastest trains from Swinton to Atherton
Cheapest price
£6
Average price
£6
Fastest journey
11 m
Average duration
11 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
10 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Swinton to Atherton is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Swinton to Atherton will cost around £6 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £6.
Of the 1 trains that leave Swinton for Atherton every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 10 km distance in an average of 11 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 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 train and coach for Swinton to Atherton
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Swinton to Atherton among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £6. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £6, and a train costs an average of £6.
Distance: 10 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£6 Average Price | £6 Average Price Cheapest |
40m Average total duration Fastest 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 54m Average total duration 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Swinton to Atherton train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 04:47 Swinton | 0h11 | 04:58 Atherton | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:42 Swinton | 0h10 | 10:52 Atherton | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Swinton to Atherton
Distance 10 km |
Average train duration 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £6 |
Trains per day 4 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 11m |
First train 05:47 |
Last train 23:04 |
Train companies: Northern Rail (3) from Swinton to Atherton trainsNorthern Rail (3) trains will get you between Swinton and Atherton from £6. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Northern Rail (3)
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Important Stations and Airports in Swinton and Atherton
- Opening hours: Monday - Friday 06:20 - 12:50 Saturday 07:20 - 13:50 Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: Yes
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C station, please note there are no tactile pavings at this station - From Station Road, through the ticket office and down 31 steps onto the platform. Trains for Manchester leave on the left, trains for Wigan leave on the right.
- Accessible ticket machines: There are accessible ticket machines at this station
- Ramp for train access: No
- Wheelchairs available: No
- Impaired mobility set down / pick up points available: No
- Onward travel information: Located on Station Road for buses to Salford, Eccles, Manchester and Ordsall. Maximum distance 40 yards/37m. Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off at bus stops outside the station on Station Rd. (Station side for Wigan, opposite side for Manchester)
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- Opening hours: Monday - Sunday Closed
- Car Park: No
- Staff help available: No
- Step free access coverage: No
- Step free access note: Category C Station, Up 1 small step into the ticket hall and down 34 steps onto the island platform. Trains to Manchester leave from the right, trains to Wigan leave from the left.
- 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
- Onward travel information: Busline 0871 200 2233
- Location for Rail Replacement Services: Pick Up / Drop Off outside the station on Moorside Road.(Station side for Manchester, Opposite side for Wigan)
- Metro: GMPTE 0161 228 7811
- 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
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