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Trains from Westhoughton (WHG) to Essex Road (EXR)

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33

train journeys
per day

172

miles (278 kms)

3hrs 12 mins

fastest journey

00:05 / 23:55

first / last train

0

direct trains (4 or 5 changes)

4

operators run

6

routes

Trains from Westhoughton (WHG) to Essex Road (EXR)

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On a typical weekday there are 33 scheduled rail journeys between Westhoughton and Essex Road , with 0 of them being direct trains. There are also a further 33 possible journeys which require a change.

The distance by rail from Westhoughton to Essex Road is approximately 172 miles (278 kilometres). The average train journey takes about 4hrs 17 mins.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Great Northern, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Westhoughton and Essex Road.

There are 6 possible routes with the shortest and most direct being Westhoughton to Essex Road. The fastest journey time on this route takes 3hrs 12 mins.

Map of the rail routes from Westhoughton to Essex Road

Journeys from Westhoughton to Essex Road Today

  • Mon 23rd Dec
    00:05
    8 hrs 42 mins4 changes
    08:47
    Westhoughton
    Essex Road
    Westhoughton to Essex Road
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:40
    3 hrs 18 mins4 changes
    09:58
    Westhoughton
    Essex Road
    Westhoughton to Essex Road
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    06:56
    3 hrs 48 mins5 changes
    10:44
    Westhoughton
    Essex Road
    Westhoughton to Essex Road
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:40
    3 hrs 18 mins4 changes
    10:58
    Westhoughton
    Essex Road
    Westhoughton to Essex Road
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    07:56
    3 hrs 48 mins5 changes
    11:44
    Westhoughton
    Essex Road
    Westhoughton to Essex Road
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:40
    3 hrs 18 mins4 changes
    11:58
    Westhoughton
    Essex Road
    Westhoughton to Essex Road
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    08:55
    3 hrs 49 mins5 changes
    12:44
    Westhoughton
    Essex Road
    Westhoughton to Essex Road
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:40
    3 hrs 18 mins4 changes
    12:58
    Westhoughton
    Essex Road
    Westhoughton to Essex Road
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    09:55
    3 hrs 49 mins5 changes
    13:44
    Westhoughton
    Essex Road
    Westhoughton to Essex Road
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:40
    3 hrs 18 mins4 changes
    13:58
    Westhoughton
    Essex Road
    Westhoughton to Essex Road
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    10:55
    3 hrs 49 mins5 changes
    14:44
    Westhoughton
    Essex Road
    Westhoughton to Essex Road
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:40
    3 hrs 18 mins4 changes
    14:58
    Westhoughton
    Essex Road
    Westhoughton to Essex Road
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    11:55
    3 hrs 49 mins5 changes
    15:44
    Westhoughton
    Essex Road
    Westhoughton to Essex Road
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:40
    3 hrs 12 mins4 changes
    15:52
    Westhoughton
    Essex Road
    Westhoughton to Essex Road
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    12:55
    3 hrs 51 mins5 changes
    16:46
    Westhoughton
    Essex Road
    Westhoughton to Essex Road
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:40
    3 hrs 16 mins4 changes
    16:56
    Westhoughton
    Essex Road
    Westhoughton to Essex Road
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:49
    4 hrs4 changes - overtaken train
    17:49
    Westhoughton
    Essex Road
    Westhoughton to Essex Road
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    13:55
    3 hrs 54 mins5 changes
    17:49
    Westhoughton
    Essex Road
    Westhoughton to Essex Road
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:40
    3 hrs 16 mins4 changes
    17:56
    Westhoughton
    Essex Road
    Westhoughton to Essex Road
  • Mon 23rd Dec
    14:55
    3 hrs 53 mins5 changes
    18:48
    Westhoughton
    Essex Road
    Westhoughton to Essex Road

About Westhoughton Station

Station name Westhoughton (WHG)
AddressWesthoughton station, Church Street, Westhoughton, Greater Manchester, BL5 3LE
Managed byNT

Ticket Office

Ticket Office Hours
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket MachinesYes
From ticket officeNo

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

About Essex Road Station

Station name Essex Road (EXR)
AddressEssex Road station, 181 Essex Road, Islington, Greater London, N1 2SU
Managed byGN

Ticket Office

Ticket Office HoursMonday to Friday 06:30 - 22:00
Saturday 06:30 - 22:00
Sunday 06:30 - 22:00
Ticket on DepartureAvailable
From Ticket Machines
From ticket officeYes

Other Facilities

ToiletsUnavailable
Baby changeUnavailable
ShowersUnavailable
Waiting RoomUnavailable
WiFiUnavailable
ATM MachineUnavailable

Frequently asked questions about trains between Westhoughton and Essex Road

The travel time between Westhoughton and Essex Road by train varies depending on the type of train and the route, but the average journey time is 4hrs 17 mins & the fastest journey takes 3hrs 12 mins.

The departure and arrival times for trains between Westhoughton and Essex Road vary depending on the day of the week and the type of train. Generally, there are around 33 departures and arrivals throughout the day. The first departure is 00:05, and the last train of the day leaves at 23:55.

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Amenities on trains between Westhoughton and Essex Road can include free Wi-Fi, power outlets, onboard catering, and comfortable seating.

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No, unfortunately there are no direct trains between Westhoughton & Essex Road. owever, there are 33 possible journeys which require a change.

Avanti West Coast, Northern Rail, Great Northern, West Midlands Trains are the main train operating companies running services between Westhoughton and Essex Road.

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