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Trains from Atherton (ATN) to Rainford (RNF)

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15

train journeys
per day

12

miles (20 kms)

31 mins

fastest journey

05:58 / 00:16

first / last train

14

direct trains

1

operators run

2

routes

Trains from Atherton (ATN) to Rainford (RNF)

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On a typical weekday there are 15 scheduled rail journeys between Atherton and Rainford , with 14 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 1 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Atherton to Rainford is approximately 12 miles (20 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 2 mins.

Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Atherton and Rainford.

There are 2 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Atherton to Rainford. The fastest journey time on this route takes 31 mins.

Journeys from Atherton to Rainford Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:58
    33 mins Direct
    06:31
    Atherton
    Rainford
    Atherton to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:55
    37 mins Direct
    07:32
    Atherton
    Rainford
    Atherton to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:53
    38 mins Direct
    08:31
    Atherton
    Rainford
    Atherton to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:53
    38 mins Direct
    09:31
    Atherton
    Rainford
    Atherton to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:53
    38 mins Direct
    10:31
    Atherton
    Rainford
    Atherton to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:53
    38 mins Direct
    11:31
    Atherton
    Rainford
    Atherton to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:53
    38 mins Direct
    12:31
    Atherton
    Rainford
    Atherton to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:53
    38 mins Direct
    13:31
    Atherton
    Rainford
    Atherton to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:52
    31 mins Direct
    14:23
    Atherton
    Rainford
    Atherton to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:53
    38 mins Direct
    15:31
    Atherton
    Rainford
    Atherton to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:53
    38 mins Direct
    16:31
    Atherton
    Rainford
    Atherton to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    16:53
    38 mins Direct
    17:31
    Atherton
    Rainford
    Atherton to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    17:53
    38 mins Direct
    18:31
    Atherton
    Rainford
    Atherton to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    18:53
    38 mins Direct
    19:31
    Atherton
    Rainford
    Atherton to Rainford
  • Mon 10th Jun
    23:37
    6 hrs 54 mins 1 change
    06:31
    Atherton
    Rainford
    Atherton to Rainford

About Atherton Station

Station name Atherton (ATN)
Address Atherton station, Upton Road, Atherton, Lancashire, M46 9RH
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday 06:10 - 23:20
Tuesday 06:10 - 23:20
Wednesday 06:10 - 23:20
Thursday 06:10 - 23:20
Friday 06:10 - 23:20
Saturday 06:10 - 23:20
Sunday 09:20 - 18:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

About Rainford Station

Station name Rainford (RNF)
Address Rainford station, Junction Road, Rainford, Merseyside, WA11 8SJ
Managed by NT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office No

Other Facilities

Toilets Unavailable
Baby change Unavailable
Showers Unavailable
Waiting Room Unavailable
WiFi Unavailable
ATM Machine Unavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Atherton and Rainford

The travel time between Atherton and Rainford by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 2 mins & the fastest journey takes 31 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Atherton and Rainford vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 15 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 05:58, and the last train of the day leaves at 00:16.

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Amenities on trains between Atherton and Rainford can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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Yes! There are usually around 14 direct services per day from Atherton to Rainford

Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Atherton and Rainford.

Yes, you can bring luggage on board trains between Atherton and Rainford, but there may be limits on the number of bags or the size and weight of your luggage.