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Trains from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Atherton (ATN)

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23

train journeys
per day

144

miles (232 kms)

4hrs 33 mins

fastest journey

04:05 / 23:48

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

4

operators run

8

routes

Trains from Port Talbot Parkway (PTA) to Atherton (ATN)

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On a typical weekday there are 23 scheduled rail journeys between Port Talbot Parkway and Atherton , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 23 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Port Talbot Parkway to Atherton is approximately 144 miles (232 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 6hrs 11 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Port Talbot Parkway and Atherton.

There are 8 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Port Talbot Parkway to Atherton. The fastest journey time on this route takes 4hrs 33 mins.

Journeys from Port Talbot Parkway to Atherton Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    04:05
    6 hrs 16 mins 3 changes
    10:21
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Atherton
    Port Talbot Parkway to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    05:51
    5 hrs 15 mins 3 changes
    11:06
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Atherton
    Port Talbot Parkway to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:17
    5 hrs 35 mins 3 changes
    11:52
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Atherton
    Port Talbot Parkway to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:06
    5 hrs 3 changes
    12:06
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Atherton
    Port Talbot Parkway to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:02
    5 hrs 19 mins 3 changes
    13:21
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Atherton
    Port Talbot Parkway to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:13
    4 hrs 53 mins 3 changes
    14:06
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Atherton
    Port Talbot Parkway to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:42
    5 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    15:21
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Atherton
    Port Talbot Parkway to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:42
    5 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    15:52
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Atherton
    Port Talbot Parkway to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:14
    4 hrs 52 mins 3 changes
    16:06
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Atherton
    Port Talbot Parkway to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:41
    5 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    17:21
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Atherton
    Port Talbot Parkway to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:42
    5 hrs 10 mins 3 changes
    17:52
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Atherton
    Port Talbot Parkway to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:15
    4 hrs 51 mins 3 changes
    18:06
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Atherton
    Port Talbot Parkway to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:42
    5 hrs 40 mins 3 changes
    19:22
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Atherton
    Port Talbot Parkway to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:33
    4 hrs 33 mins 3 changes
    20:06
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Atherton
    Port Talbot Parkway to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:42
    5 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    21:21
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Atherton
    Port Talbot Parkway to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    16:20
    5 hrs 32 mins 3 changes
    21:52
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Atherton
    Port Talbot Parkway to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    17:08
    5 hrs 13 mins 2 changes
    22:21
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Atherton
    Port Talbot Parkway to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    17:32
    5 hrs 59 mins 3 changes
    23:31
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Atherton
    Port Talbot Parkway to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    17:32
    6 hrs 59 mins 2 changes - overtaken train
    00:31
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Atherton
    Port Talbot Parkway to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    17:42
    6 hrs 49 mins 3 changes
    00:31
    Port Talbot Parkway
    Atherton
    Port Talbot Parkway to Atherton

About Port Talbot Parkway Station

Station name Port Talbot Parkway (PTA)
Address Port Talbot Parkway station, Heilbronn Way, Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot, SA13 1UR
Managed by AW

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours Monday to Friday 05:30 - 18:30
Saturday 06:00 - 19:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:30
Ticket on Departure Available
From Ticket Machines Yes
From ticket office Yes

Other Facilities

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

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

Frequently asked questions about trains between Port Talbot Parkway and Atherton

The travel time between Port Talbot Parkway and Atherton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 6hrs 11 mins & the fastest journey takes 4hrs 33 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Port Talbot Parkway and Atherton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 23 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 04:05, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:48.

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

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Port Talbot Parkway & Atherton. owever, there are 23 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, GWR, Transport for Wales are the main train operating companies running services between Port Talbot Parkway and Atherton.

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