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Trains from Rufford (RUF) to Atherton (ATN)

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32

train journeys
per day

15

miles (24 kms)

1hrs 32 mins

fastest journey

06:29 / 23:42

first / last train

0

direct trains (2 or 3 changes)

2

operators run

4

routes

Trains from Rufford (RUF) to Atherton (ATN)

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On a typical weekday there are 32 scheduled rail journeys between Rufford and Atherton , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 32 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Rufford to Atherton is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 1hrs 49 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Rufford and Atherton.

There are 4 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Rufford to Atherton. The fastest journey time on this route takes 1hrs 32 mins.

Journeys from Rufford to Atherton Today

  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:29
    1 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    08:06
    Rufford
    Atherton
    Rufford to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    06:56
    1 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    08:35
    Rufford
    Atherton
    Rufford to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:29
    1 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    09:06
    Rufford
    Atherton
    Rufford to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    07:56
    1 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    09:35
    Rufford
    Atherton
    Rufford to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:29
    1 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    10:06
    Rufford
    Atherton
    Rufford to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    08:56
    1 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    10:35
    Rufford
    Atherton
    Rufford to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:30
    1 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    11:06
    Rufford
    Atherton
    Rufford to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    09:56
    1 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    11:35
    Rufford
    Atherton
    Rufford to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:29
    1 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    12:06
    Rufford
    Atherton
    Rufford to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    10:56
    1 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    12:35
    Rufford
    Atherton
    Rufford to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:29
    1 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    13:06
    Rufford
    Atherton
    Rufford to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    11:56
    1 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    13:35
    Rufford
    Atherton
    Rufford to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:29
    1 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    14:06
    Rufford
    Atherton
    Rufford to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    12:56
    1 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    14:35
    Rufford
    Atherton
    Rufford to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:29
    1 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    15:06
    Rufford
    Atherton
    Rufford to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    13:56
    1 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    15:35
    Rufford
    Atherton
    Rufford to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:29
    1 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    16:06
    Rufford
    Atherton
    Rufford to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    14:56
    1 hrs 39 mins 3 changes
    16:35
    Rufford
    Atherton
    Rufford to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:29
    1 hrs 37 mins 3 changes
    17:06
    Rufford
    Atherton
    Rufford to Atherton
  • Mon 10th Jun
    15:56
    1 hrs 36 mins 3 changes
    17:32
    Rufford
    Atherton
    Rufford to Atherton

About Rufford Station

Station name Rufford (RUF)
Address Rufford station, Church Road, Rufford, Lancashire, L40 1TB
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

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 Rufford and Atherton

The travel time between Rufford and Atherton by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 1hrs 49 mins & the fastest journey takes 1hrs 32 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Rufford and Atherton vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 32 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 06:29, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:42.

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Amenities on trains between Rufford 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 Rufford & Atherton. owever, there are 32 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail are the main train operating companies running services between Rufford and Atherton.

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